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shredded beef for birria tacos

The Best Birria Tacos

James Brown
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

Braising Sauce Ingredients

  • 6 guajillo chilies
  • 2 Ancho Chilies
  • 3 Dried Arbol Chilies
  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 6-8 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Herb and Spice Bag

  • 2 teaspoons peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons All Spice Berries
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Beef Used for This Recipe And Other Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast
  • Flour tortillas
  • 1 pack Oaxaca cheese
  • Diced white onion garnish
  • Chopped cilantro garnish
  • Lime garnish

Instructions
 

Preparing the Braising Sauce

  • Season the beef and let it sit.
  • Combine the braising sauce ingredients in a pot.
  • Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the sauce and a cup of the boiling water to a food processor.
  • Add beef broth to the processor.
  • Blend until smooth.

Cooking the Beef

  • Sear the chuck roast in a hot skillet.
  • Add water to the skillet to deglaze it.
  • Add the prepared braising sauce to the skillet.
  • Place herbs and spices in a cheesecloth, tie securely, and add to the braising sauce.
  • Add the beef to the sauce and braise for 3 hours, or until it is tender and can be shredded.

Preparing the Tacos

  • Remove the beef, shred it, and mix with a cup of the sauce.
  • Dip a tortilla into the sauce and place it in a hot skillet.
  • Toast the tortilla, flip it, and then add Oaxaca cheese and shredded beef.
  • Fold the tortilla to form a taco and continue to fry.
  • Flip the taco after a few minutes and then remove it from the skillet.

Garnishing and Serving

  • Garnish the taco with onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Dunk the taco into consumè.
  • Enjoy your delicious taco!
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