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Birria Tacos

2 hServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • chuck roast (cut into chunks)Meat1.5 kg
  • dried peppers (stemmed and seeded)Produce6 pieces
  • guajillo chilies (stemmed and seeded)Produce5 pieces
  • ancho chili (stemmed and seeded)Produce1 piece
  • chipotle pepper (stemmed and seeded)Produce1 piece
  • tomatoes (whole)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (quartered)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (peeled)Produce8 pieces
  • fresh ginger (peeled)Produce15 g
  • green onions (chopped)Produce3 pieces
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce20 g
  • apple cider vinegarPantry60 ml
  • oilPantry45 ml
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds5 g
  • Mexican oreganoSpices5 g
  • cuminSpices5 g
  • thymeSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • turmericSpices3 g
  • clovesSpices2 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices3 pieces
  • saltSpices30 g
  • black pepperSpices5 g
  • waterBeverages480 ml
  • corn tortillasBakery16 pieces
  • cheese (shredded)Dairy300 g

per serving

Nutrition

568kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
43 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Blender
  • Food processor
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the chilies

    • Clean and stem the dried peppers, then remove the seeds.
    • Cut the chuck roast into chunks.
    Step 1
  2. Toast the spices and chilies

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the Mexican oregano, cumin, thyme, paprika and turmeric.
    • Add the peppers and the sesame seeds and toast.
    • Remove the peppers and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Build the sauce

    • Add the onion, bay leaves, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, clove, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper.
    • Add the cilantro and green onion.
    • Blend everything until smooth.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the meat

    • Put the meat in the pressure cooker and pour the sauce over it.
    • Add the water, seal the lid and cook on high pressure.
    • Let the pressure release naturally.
    Step 4
  5. Shred the meat

    • Take out the meat and shred it.
    • Strain the consomme and keep it warm.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the tacos

    • Dip the corn tortillas in the consomme.
    • Fill with shredded meat and cheese, then fold closed.
    • Cook on both sides in a hot pan until crisp.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Serve the tacos with a bowl of consomme for dipping.
    • Top with cilantro and onion.
    Step 7