# Birria Tacos

This recipe shows how to make delicious birria tacos with shredded beef, cheese, and a flavorful broth.

- Total time: 3 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- cheesecloth
- blender
- cast iron skillet
- spatula
- small bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@flakeysalt/video/7057597353858993454?q=birria%20tacos&t=1738842113050
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bbf2f10f-036f-4478-8980-6ea1f3a96383
- Extracted: 2025-02-06

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