Birria Tacos Recipe
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Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist★ 4.9 (32)

Birria Tacos Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING220M COOK
CAL 19%·PRO 49%
CARBS 16G17% OF CAL
3G FIBER4G SUGAR10G OTHER
FAT 24G57% OF CAL
8G SAT16G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tender shredded beef slow-braised in a rich dried chili sauce, served in corn tortillas and dipped in consomé, then pan-fried until crispy. A labor-intensive but stunning taco experience.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 16
  • 5 ancho peppers
  • 5 guajillo peppers
  • 2-3 chiles de arbol (optional for spicier)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion (chopped)
  • 3 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 large roasted tomatoes (chopped)
  • 4 cups beef stock (separated)
  • 4 pound boneless beef chuck (Or you can use beef shank or brisket - try with lamb shoulder. See Recipe Notes.)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 16 corn tortillas (You can use flour tortillas.)
  • Fixings. Chopped red onion, sliced jalapeno or serrano, fresh chopped cilantro, chili flakes, fresh lime juice.
PREP
10M
SODIUM
191MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.