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Birria Tacos

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Delicious and rich birria tacos made with tender meats and flavorful spices, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg beef chuck roast
  • 1 kg lamb shanks
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped onions, cilantro, and lime for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried chiles in hot water for about 20 minutes until softened.
  2. Blend the soaked chiles with garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, and a splash of the soaking water until smooth.
  3. Combine the beef chuck roast, lamb shanks, bay leaves, and chili sauce in a large pot; cover with water and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cook for 2-3 hours or until the meats are tender.
  5. Shred the cooked meat using two forks and strain the broth if desired.
  6. Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet until warm and pliable.
  7. Fill each tortilla with shredded meat, serve with broth, and garnish with onions, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

Don’t rush the simmering process; it enhances the flavors. You can tweak spice levels by using chipotle or cayenne pepper.

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Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/birria-tacos/

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