Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Chili Paste Preparation
- Boil 2 cups of organic beef stock in a pot. Soak 4 dried guajillo and 2 dried ancho chiles for 15 minutes in the stock. Blend the soaked chiles with 2 chipotle peppers, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and spices until smooth.
Beef Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season 3 lbs of chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear beef for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside while sautéing 1 diced onion until translucent.
Braising the Beef
- Add the chili paste to the Dutch oven with the onions, stir for 2 minutes, then return the beef and add remaining beef stock and water until submerged. Add 2 bay leaves. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 hours until fork-tender.
Meat Shredding
- Remove the Dutch oven from oven, let cool slightly, then shred the meat with forks. Mix back into the sauce.
Taco Assembly
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Dip each tortilla into consomé, place in skillet, fill with shredded beef, onions, and cheese. Fold and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
Serving
- Serve the Birria Tacos hot with rich consomé for dipping. Garnish with cilantro and pico de gallo.
Nutrition
Notes
Use two tortillas for each taco if they are thin to prevent tearing. Lightly toast tortillas before filling for a crisper bite.
