Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Birria Preparation
- Start by removing the stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, and de arbol chilies. In a saucepan, bring water to a simmer and add the chilies, soaking them for about 10 minutes until they're soft and fragrant.
- Transfer the soaked chilies into a blender along with garlic cloves, onion, tomato, and spices such as oregano, cumin, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour in the chili soaking water and blend until smooth.
- In a heavy, large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chuck beef chunks in batches, searing each piece for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Using the same pot, reduce the heat to medium and add the blended chili paste. Cook it for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Return the seared beef to the pot, pouring in the beef stock along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and braise on low heat for about 2.5 hours.
- Once the meat is tender, carefully remove it from the pot, let it cool, and shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Strain the braising liquid through a fine sieve into a bowl to separate the solids, preserving the liquid for dipping.
- Dip corn tortillas in the reserved red oil, heating them in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef, cheese, diced onion, and coriander.
- In a clean skillet, heat more reserved oil and fry the filled tacos for 1.5 to 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Arrange the crispy birria tacos on a platter, serving with a small bowl of the dipping consommé, lime wedges, and salsa.
Nutrition
Notes
Don't forget to serve the birria tacos with fresh lime and your favorite salsa for added flavor.
