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Beef Birria Tacos

3 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€€
from @foodwithgeorge1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • oxtailsMeat1 kg
  • braising steakMeat1 kg
  • sea salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)Spices3 g
  • vegetable oilPantry30 ml
  • onion (roughly chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (bulb, peeled)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • tomatoesProduce2 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • whole peppercornsSpices8 g
  • coriander seedsSpices4 g
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • mexican oreganoSpices12 g
  • beef stockPantry2.4 litres
  • ancho chili peppersProduce2 pieces
  • guajillo chili peppersProduce3 pieces
  • chile de árbol peppersProduce3 pieces
  • sugar (small pinch)Pantry3 g
  • corn tortillas (taco-size)Bakery8 pieces
  • Oaxaca cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • lime (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece
  • coriander (chopped)Produce60 g
  • onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

568kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
53 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the meat

    • Pat the oxtails and braising steak dry, then season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the meat in batches for 2 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Build the base

    • Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
    Step 2

  3. Make the bouquet garni

    • Place the bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick and oregano in a cheesecloth sachet and tie shut.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the birria

    • Add the beef stock to the pot and bring to a boil.
    • Add the bouquet garni, the meat and any juices, then the ancho, guajillo and chile de árbol peppers.
    • Cover and simmer until the meat is tender.
    Step 4

  5. Blend the chili sauce

    • Remove the bouquet garni.
    • Blend the softened peppers with some of the cooking liquid until smooth, then return the mixture to the broth.
    • Season with salt and a pinch of sugar.
    Step 5

  6. Shred the meat

    • Shred the meat, mix with a bit of broth and season if needed.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble the tacos

    • Dip the tortillas in the broth and cook in a hot pan.
    • Add meat and cheese to one side of each tortilla, fold, and cook until crispy on both sides.
    Step 7

  8. Make the dipping broth

    • In a bowl, add the broth, chopped coriander, diced onion and lime juice for dipping.
    Step 8
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