My Fave Birria Tacos
Prepare your palate for a delightful experience with My Fave Birria Tacos! These tacos feature tender, flavorful shredded beef braised to perfection, enveloped in corn tortillas, and oozing with melted Oaxacan cheese. Ideal for any occasion—from family dinners to taco nights—this recipe is not just delicious but also versatile, offering gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. With a rich consomé for dipping, these tacos promise an unforgettable taste that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos)
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised/Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs organic chuck roast beef
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 12 organic corn tortillas
- Shredded Oaxaca cheese
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Drain.
- Blend the soaked chiles with chipotle peppers, chopped onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and allspice until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides.
- Add the blended sauce along with beef stock and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and braise on low heat for about 150 minutes until fork-tender.
- Fry each tortilla in a skillet until golden brown; add cheese to one half before folding.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro and a side of consomé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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