Oxtail Birria Tacos

45 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a pressure cooker, fry 0.5 cup of avocado oil, 4 New Mexico chili, 4 California chili, 1 onion, and 5 pieces of garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  2. 2In a pressure cooker, fry 0.5 cup of avocado oil, 4 New Mexico chili, 4 California chili, 1 onion, and 5 pieces of garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  3. 3In a pressure cooker, fry 0.5 cup of avocado oil, 4 New Mexico chili, 4 California chili, 1 onion, and 5 pieces of garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4In a food processor, blend the fried ingredients with 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of dried thyme, 0.5 teaspoon of dried basil and 0.5 cup of water.
  5. 5In a food processor, blend the fried ingredients with 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of dried thyme, 0.5 teaspoon of dried basil and 0.5 cup of water.
  6. 6In a food processor, blend the fried ingredients with 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of dried thyme, 0.5 teaspoon of dried basil and 0.5 cup of water.
  7. 7Marinate 3 kg of beef oxtail with 1 tablespoon of goya seasoning and the blended mixture for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  8. 8Marinate 3 kg of beef oxtail with 1 tablespoon of goya seasoning and the blended mixture for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  9. 9Marinate 3 kg of beef oxtail with 1 tablespoon of goya seasoning and the blended mixture for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  10. 10In a hot pot, sauté the marinated oxtail for 10 minutes.
  11. 11In a hot pot, sauté the marinated oxtail for 10 minutes.
  12. 12In a hot pot, sauté the marinated oxtail for 10 minutes.
  13. 13Add 1 liter of water and 0.5 liter of beef stock to the pot, bring to a boil, then pressure cook for 45 minutes.
  14. 14Add 1 liter of water and 0.5 liter of beef stock to the pot, bring to a boil, then pressure cook for 45 minutes.
  15. 15Add 1 liter of water and 0.5 liter of beef stock to the pot, bring to a boil, then pressure cook for 45 minutes.
  16. 16Remove oxtail from the pot and skim off the fat from the surface of the liquid.
  17. 17Remove oxtail from the pot and skim off the fat from the surface of the liquid.
  18. 18Remove oxtail from the pot and skim off the fat from the surface of the liquid.
  19. 19Shred the oxtail meat and set aside.
  20. 20Shred the oxtail meat and set aside.
  21. 21Shred the oxtail meat and set aside.
  22. 22Dip each corn tortilla into the hot oil and cook for 1.5 minutes per side.
  23. 23Dip each corn tortilla into the hot oil and cook for 1.5 minutes per side.
  24. 24Dip each corn tortilla into the hot oil and cook for 1.5 minutes per side.
  25. 25Place a handful of cheese in the middle of each tortilla while it's still in the pan.
  26. 26Place a handful of cheese in the middle of each tortilla while it's still in the pan.
  27. 27Place a handful of cheese in the middle of each tortilla while it's still in the pan.
  28. 28Fold the tortillas in half to create tacos.
  29. 29Fold the tortillas in half to create tacos.
  30. 30Fold the tortillas in half to create tacos.
  31. 31Place the shredded oxtail in the middle of each taco. Top with cilantro and chopped onions.
  32. 32Place the shredded oxtail in the middle of each taco. Top with cilantro and chopped onions.
  33. 33Place the shredded oxtail in the middle of each taco. Top with cilantro and chopped onions.
  34. 34Serve and enjoy!
  35. 35Serve and enjoy!
  36. 36Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil
  • 4 New Mexico chili
  • 4 New Mexico chili
  • 4 New Mexico chili
  • 4 California chili
  • 4 California chili
  • 4 California chili
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 5 pieces garlic
  • 5 pieces garlic
  • 5 pieces garlic
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 3 kg beef oxtail
  • 3 kg beef oxtail
  • 3 kg beef oxtail
  • 1 tablespoon goya seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon goya seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon goya seasoning
  • 0.5 liter beef stock
  • 0.5 liter beef stock
  • 0.5 liter beef stock
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 liter water
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 1 handful cheese
  • 1 handful cheese
  • 1 handful cheese
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful onion
  • 1 handful onion
  • 1 handful onion

Equipment

pressure cookerfood processorfrying pan