The Best Birria Tacos
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!