Easy Birria Inspired Tacos

Jake Grogan
Jake Grogan @batman_myers

I couldn't find guajillo or other dried chiles required for authentic Mexican birria, so I came up with this recipe that uses more readily available peppers you can find in the supermarket. You can also skip the tacos and serve as a stew if preferred.

Easy Birria Inspired Tacos

I couldn't find guajillo or other dried chiles required for authentic Mexican birria, so I came up with this recipe that uses more readily available peppers you can find in the supermarket. You can also skip the tacos and serve as a stew if preferred.

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Ingredients

3-4 hours
8 servings
  1. 3 lbsbeef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  2. 2 tbspcooking oil
  3. 3jalapeno peppers
  4. 3serrano peppers
  5. 1 (7 oz)can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, undrained
  6. 1small white or yellow onion, chopped
  7. 3Roma tomatoes, chopped
  8. 6 clovesgarlic, minced
  9. 4 cupsbeef broth, divided
  10. 1/4 cupapple cider vinegar
  11. 1 tspground cumin
  12. 1 tspdried oregano
  13. 1/4 tspground cinnamon
  14. 1 pinchground cloves
  15. 2bay leaves
  16. Salt and pepper to taste
  17. For serving:
  18. Corn or flour tortillas
  19. Quesadilla cheese or other good melting cheese
  20. Optional toppings of your choice such as diced onion, fresh cilantro, lime, etc

Cooking Instructions

3-4 hours
  1. 1

    Add oil to a large pot and season beef with salt and pepper. Sear meat until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    To a blender or food processor, add jalapeno and serrano peppers, can of chipotle peppers, 2 cups beef broth, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the cooked onion, garlic and tomatoes. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    To the pot, add the seared beef, remaining 2 cups beef broth, blended sauce mixture, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer about 3 hours or until meat is fork tender. Remove meat and shred, then return to pot. The consomme should be rather thin, but you may simmer longer if you prefer a thicker consistency.

  5. 5

    To make the tacos, dip a tortilla into the broth and add to a hot pan. Add meat and grated cheese and fry until crispy and cheese is melted. Serve with desired toppings and a small cup of the consomme for dipping.

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