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Birria Tacos

6 hServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @mami.reina__1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • beef (chuck or short rib, whole piece)Meat1.5 kg
  • salt (for seasoning the meat)Spices10 g
  • black pepper (for seasoning the meat)Spices5 g
  • onion (half for the broth, half for the sauce)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce5 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices3 pieces
  • waterOther1.4 litres
  • chicken bouillon powder (Knorr)Pantry15 g
  • guajillo chiles (stemmed and seeded)Produce15 pieces
  • chiles de árbol (stemmed and seeded)Produce6 pieces
  • oregano (dried)Spices3 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices3 g
  • corn tortillasBakery16 pieces
  • cheese (shredded melting cheese, such as Oaxaca or mozzarella)Dairy250 g

per serving

Nutrition

559kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
43 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the meat

    • Season the beef generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
    • Sear the meat in a hot pan until browned on all sides.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the slow cooker broth

    • Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves and water to the slow cooker.
    • Dissolve the chicken bouillon in the last part of the water and stir it in.
    Step 2

  3. Slow cook the meat

    • Add the seared meat to the slow cooker.
    • Cook on high until the meat is tender and shreddable.
    Step 3

  4. Toast the chiles

    • Warm water in a saucepan and add the guajillo chiles and chiles de árbol.
    • Simmer until the chiles are softened.
    Step 4

  5. Blend the sauce

    • Add onion, garlic, the softened seeded chiles, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin to a blender.
    • Add a cup of the cooking broth from the slow cooker and blend until smooth.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the birria

    • Transfer the meat to a pot and strain the broth, discarding the onion and garlic.
    • Pour the broth into the pot, add the blended sauce and stir.
    • Cover and simmer until the flavors meld.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble the tacos

    • Dip each tortilla in the birria fat on the surface of the consommé.
    • Fill with shredded meat and cheese to your liking.
    • Fold and fry the tacos in a hot pan until crisp on both sides.
    Step 7
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