Birria Tacos

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chuck roast into smaller pieces.
  2. 2Finely chop the onion.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Sear the chuck roast pieces until browned on all sides.
  4. 4Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles, tomatoes and onion in the frying pan.
  5. 5Add water to the pan and simmer until the chiles are soft.
  6. 6Blend the cooked chiles, tomatoes and onion until smooth.
  7. 7Add the chopped onion to the frying pan and sauté until translucent.
  8. 8Pour the blended chili sauce into the frying pan.
  9. 9Add the seared chuck roast pieces to the chili sauce and simmer until the meat is tender.
  10. 10Add cumin, oregano and bay leaves to the pan and continue simmering.
  11. 11Shred the cooked meat with a fork.
  12. 12Heat the corn tortillas in a frying pan until warm and slightly browned.
  13. 13Assemble the tacos by layering the cheese, shredded meat, and chili sauce.
  14. 14Fold the tortillas in half.
  15. 15Serve the tacos with extra chili sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 piece onion
  • 4 pieces dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 pieces dried ancho chiles
  • 2 pieces tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 2 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 piece lime

Equipment

knifefrying panblender