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My Fave Birria Tacos

My Fave Birria Tacos

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These My Fave Birria Tacos are a must-try! Tender beef cooked in a flavorful chili paste, served on corn tortillas with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.


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
  • 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
  • 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

  1. Prepare Chili Paste: Blend all chili paste ingredients until smooth.
  2. Cook Meat: Season beef, sear with onions, add stock and water, simmer until tender.
  3. Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with beef, cheese, and cilantro.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness of the chili paste by adding or reducing the amount of chipotle peppers.
  • For a richer flavor, you can roast the dried chilies before blending them.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg