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Birria Tacos

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Delight in the flavors of birria tacos, with crispy tortillas filled with succulent beef, gooey cheese, and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Tortillas
  • Oaxacan cheese, shredded
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chiles by toasting them in a skillet for 2-3 minutes, then de-seed and chop.
  2. Blend the toasted chiles, quartered onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of salt with 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
  3. Sear the beef in a pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  4. Combine the blended sauce with the beef and pour in the remaining beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 hours.
  5. Shred the beef with forks after cooking, then return it to the pot.
  6. Assemble the tacos by filling tortillas with shredded beef and cheese, then fry in a skillet until golden brown.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Serve with a bowl of savory broth for dipping and a side of chopped onion and cilantro.

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Keywords: tacos, birria, Mexican food, beef, comfort food, family meal

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