Birria Tacos

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chuck roast into smaller pieces.
  2. 2Finely chop an onion.
  3. 3Add olive oil to a frying pan and sear the chuck roast pieces.
  4. 4In the same frying pan, toast the ancho and guajillo chiles, then add the tomatoes.
  5. 5Add water to the pan and bring to a boil.
  6. 6Blend the chiles, tomatoes, and onion until smooth.
  7. 7Add the blended mixture to the pan with the seared chuck roast.
  8. 8Add bay leaves and oregano to the pan.
  9. 9Simmer until the meat is tender.
  10. 10Shred the cooked meat.
  11. 11Warm the tortillas in a pan.
  12. 12Assemble the tacos with shredded meat, cheese and the sauce.
  13. 13Serve with cilantro and lime.

Ingredients

  • 1 chuck roast
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 ancho chiles
  • 4 guajillo chiles
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 lime

Equipment

knifecutting boardfrying panblender