Birria Tacos
Birria tacos are a delicious Mexican dish made with slow-cooked beef and a flavorful chili sauce, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chili Paste
- 4 dried guajillo peppers 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 4 dried ancho chiles 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 chopped onion 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup organic beef stock can substitute with water
- 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsps 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp ground allspice
For the Meat
- 3 lbs. 3 lbs. organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
- 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cups 4 cups organic beef stock
- 2 cups 2 cups water
For Serving
- 12 organic corn tortillas 12 organic corn tortillas
- Shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
Make the Chili Paste
- Toast the dried guajillo and ancho peppers in a hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers, then blend them with the chipotle peppers, chopped onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and allspice until smooth.
Make the Meat
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the beef in the pot until browned on all sides.
- Pour the chili paste over the beef, add diced onion, beef stock, and water. Bring to a simmer.
Braise in the Oven
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Let it cook for about 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
Assemble the Tacos
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet.
- Fill each tortilla with the braised beef and top it with shredded Oaxaca cheese, fresh cilantro, and Pico de Gallo.
Notes
Serve your birria tacos hot, accompanied by a small bowl of the rich broth for dipping. Freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime enhance every bite, making these tacos a delightful experience.