Birria Tacos

3m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sear short rib and boxtail chuck roast. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2Dice one onion and add to the pot with whole garlic, salt, and stir.
  3. 3Add tomato paste and stir.
  4. 4Place bay leaves, one cinnamon stick, coriander, and one tablespoon of black peppercorn in a cheesecloth and tie it.
  5. 5Add the spice bag to the pot with the beef broth and simmer.
  6. 6Add guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol chilis to the pot and simmer, covered, for three hours.
  7. 7Remove chilis, blend them, and add back to the pot. Add the seared beef and stir.
  8. 8Shred the beef and toss with salt and a little broth.
  9. 9Heat a cast iron skillet to medium heat. Dip a tortilla in the broth, add to the pan, and top with cheese.
  10. 10Once the cheese is melted, add the beef and fold the tortilla in half.
  11. 11Serve with cilantro and a little broth on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1 box short rib
  • 1 boxtail chuck roast
  • 1 onion
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorn
  • 1 beef broth
  • 5 guajillo chilis
  • 2 ancho chilis
  • 2 chile de arbol
  • 2 tortillas
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 1 tbsp beef juice
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

knifecutting boardlarge potwooden spooncheeseclothblendercast iron skilletspatulasmall bowl