Description
Indulge in these flavorful Birria Tacos made with tender beef, rich chili paste, and melted Oaxaca cheese. A perfect balance of spices and textures, these tacos are sure to become your new favorite.
Ingredients
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Chili Paste:
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup organic beef stock (You can sub with water)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
The Meat + Consomme:
- 3 lbs. organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cups organic beef stock
- 2 cups water
Tacos:
- 12 organic corn tortillas
- shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Chili Paste: Combine all chili paste ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Cook the Meat: Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear beef in a pot, add onion, beef stock, and water. Simmer until meat is tender.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with shredded beef, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers in the chili paste.
- For a richer flavor, you can marinate the beef in the chili paste overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg