Birria Tacos

5m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the oxtails with salt and place them on a baking sheet.
  2. 2Sear the oxtails in a large pot.
  3. 3Add onions and cook until softened.
  4. 4Stir in tomato paste.
  5. 5Add the tomatoes and dried chilies.
  6. 6Add thyme.
  7. 7Blend the sauce until smooth.
  8. 8Return the oxtails to the pot and simmer until tender.
  9. 9Shred the oxtails.
  10. 10Warm the corn tortillas.
  11. 11Assemble the tacos with shredded oxtail, cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces oxtail
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 pieces dried chilies
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 cup queso fresco
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 2 pieces lime wedges

Equipment

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