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Homemade Birria Tacos

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A comforting and flavorful recipe for traditional Mexican birria tacos made with tender beef and rich spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 4 guajillo chiles
  • 2 pasilla chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped onions and cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Toast and soak the chiles in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend the soaked chiles with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a splash of beef broth until smooth.
  3. Prepare the meat by placing beef chuck and short ribs in a large pot, adding the blended sauce and remaining beef broth, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the meat once tender and return it to the pot to soak in the flavors.
  6. Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.
  7. Assemble the tacos with the shredded beef and top with chopped onions and cilantro.
  8. Serve with lime wedges and broth for dipping.

Notes

For a smoky twist, consider adding chipotle chiles. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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