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Birria Tacos

Delicious and flavorful Birria Tacos filled with tender shredded beef, perfect for a cozy night in and served with a rich consomé for dipping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Broth
  • 2 lbs beef chuck or lamb Choose beef chuck for traditional flavor.
  • 4 cups beef broth Use low-sodium broth for more control over salt.
Chiles and Seasoning
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles Toast and rehydrate before blending.
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles Toast and rehydrate before blending.
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Tortillas and Garnishes
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro For garnish.
  • Chopped onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the dried chiles in a pan until fragrant, then rehydrate them in hot water.
  2. In a blender, combine the rehydrated chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a splash of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  3. Season the meat with salt and pepper, then place it in a pot with the blended sauce and the remaining broth.
Cooking
  1. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and just begging to be shredded.
  2. Remove the meat, shred it, and then return it to the pot to soak up more flavor.
  3. Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle until slightly charred.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the tacos by adding the meat and optional toppings like cilantro and onions.
  2. Serve with consomé for dipping.

Notes

Spice it up with a pinch of chipotle for a smoky kick! You can make it ahead by cooking the meat a day in advance for even richer flavors.