Beef Birria Tacos

3h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the beef (brisket or chuck roast) with salt.
  2. 2Add a spoonful of beef tallow or olive oil to a pot.
  3. 3Sear the beef in the pot until browned on all sides.
  4. 4Chop half an onion.
  5. 5Chop one tomato.
  6. 6Add the chopped onion and tomato to the pot with the beef drippings.
  7. 7Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  8. 8De-seed the guajillo peppers.
  9. 9Add the de-seeded peppers to the pot.
  10. 10Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  11. 11Blend the mixture from the pot until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  12. 12Return the seared beef to the pot.
  13. 13Add 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water to the pot.
  14. 14Add bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon (or cinnamon stick), chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, peppercorn, rosemary, and thyme.
  15. 15Pour the blended sauce into the pot.
  16. 16Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  17. 17Shred the cooked beef.
  18. 18Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce from the pot.
  19. 19Place the dipped tortillas on a pan.
  20. 20Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, chopped onion, and shredded beef on top of the tortillas.
  21. 21Add more of the consommé sauce to the tacos.
  22. 22Fold the tacos and cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  23. 23Serve the tacos with a side of consommé and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb Beef
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Cubes Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tomato
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • Wagyu Beef Tallow
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Onion
  • Lime

Equipment

pottongsknifecutting boardfood processorpanladlebowl

Tips

  • If the blender sauce is too thick, add water.