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Birria Tacos with Consomé

1 h 15 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€€
from @mariaas.table2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • beef chuck (cut into large chunks)Meat1.4 kg
  • ancho chiles (deseeded)Produce2 pieces
  • guajillo chiles (deseeded)Produce2 pieces
  • yellow onion (quartered)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (peeled)Produce4 pieces
  • tomatoes (halved)Produce2 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices3 pieces
  • ground cuminSpices3 g
  • thyme (dried)Spices1 g
  • cinnamon stick (large stick, broken)Spices1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices12 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • waterOther960 ml
  • oil (for searing)Pantry30 ml
  • corn tortillasBakery16 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

377kcal

Carbs
12 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
22 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

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

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the beef

    • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
    • Sear it in a hot pan with oil on all sides, then set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Toast the chiles and vegetables

    • Lightly stir-fry the deseeded ancho and guajillo chiles, onion, garlic and tomatoes.
    • Once almost done, add the cumin, thyme, bay leaves and salt.
    Step 2

  3. Simmer the consomé base

    • Add the water and let it boil until the vegetables soften.
    Step 3

  4. Blend and strain the consomé

    • Place the vegetables and broth in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Strain the mixture for a smooth texture.
    Step 4

  5. Pressure cook the meat

    • Add the meat and consomé mixture to the pressure cooker.
    • Cook for 30 minutes (or in the oven for 3-4 hours).
    Step 5

  6. Shred the meat

    • Pull the meat apart while still hot.
    • Add a little consomé to keep every bite juicy.
    Step 6

  7. Build the tacos

    • Dip the tortillas in the consomé.
    • Fill with the shredded meat and bring it all together.
    Step 7
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