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Beef Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos
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Experience the rich and savory delight of Birria Tacos, a beloved Mexican dish that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with crispy tortillas and melty cheese. This recipe captures the essence of traditional quesabirria, allowing you to indulge in its bold flavors and satisfying textures right at home. Paired with a flavorful consommé dipping sauce, these tacos are perfect for both casual family dinners and special occasions. Customize your toppings with fresh onions, cilantro, or creamy avocado to elevate each bite. Follow along with this simple guide to create a taco night that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 10 guajillo chiles
  • 5 ancho chiles
  • 3 arbol chiles
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion (quartered)
  • 6 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Corn tortillas (or cassava flour tortillas)
  • Diced white onion
  • Roughly chopped cilantro
  • Oaxacan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds. Toast in a skillet until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend soaked chiles with tomatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, vinegar, and spices until smooth.
  3. Place beef chunks in a slow cooker and pour blended sauce over them. Cook on low for 8 hours until tender.
  4. Shred the beef and warm tortillas in a skillet. Assemble tacos by adding shredded beef and cheese to tortillas.
  5. Serve hot with a side of consommé for dipping.

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