Birria Tacos

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the oxtail and beef with salt and refrigerate.
  2. 2Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles.
  3. 3Toast the spices in a pan.
  4. 4Prepare a spice bag with the toasted spices, bay leaves and cinnamon.
  5. 5Sear the oxtail and beef in a pot.
  6. 6Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  7. 7Add the tomato paste and stir.
  8. 8Add the chopped tomatoes and stir.
  9. 9Add the broth to the pot and stir.
  10. 10Add the thyme, chiles and spice bag to the pot.
  11. 11Simmer everything until the meat is tender.
  12. 12Shred the meat.
  13. 13Prepare the sauce by blending the chiles and the sauce from the pot.
  14. 14Prepare the tacos by frying the tortillas and topping with the meat, cheese, and sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces oxtail
  • 1 handful salt
  • 75 g guajillo chiles
  • 2 pieces ancho chiles
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
  • 4 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 can chipotle chiles adobados
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 pieces tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 150 g Queso Oaxaca Cheese

Equipment

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