Beef Birria Tacos

2m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season beef with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, and sear in olive oil until golden.
  2. 2Add tomatoes, onions, and garlic to the pan.
  3. 3Add beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and all spices to the pan.
  4. 4Cover and cook in a preheated oven at 375°F for about an hour, then add dried peppers and cook for another 1-1.5 hours until fork-tender.
  5. 5Prepare onions and cilantro, season with salt and lime.
  6. 6Strain the consommé and shred the beef.
  7. 7Dip tortillas in consommé, add shredded mozzarella and beef, and sear until golden and cheese is melty.
  8. 8Finish with onions and cilantro and serve with extra consommé for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Beef Chuck
  • 2 Ancho pepper
  • 2 Pasilla peppers
  • 2 Guajillo pepper
  • 1 Arbol pepper
  • 4 cups beef/bone broth
  • 2 tomatoes on the vine
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 14 tortillas
  • 5 cups mozzarella
  • 1 cup red onions
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 limes

Equipment

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