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My Fave Birria Tacos That Will Delight Your Taste Buds!

My Fave Birria Tacos

Delicious and flavorful birria tacos that are sure to delight your taste buds with their rich taste and tender meat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 lb beef shank
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a pot, toast the dried chiles until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast and shank, then pour the blended sauce over the meat.
  4. Add the remaining beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
  5. Remove the meat, shred it, and return it to the pot to soak in the broth.
  6. Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet, then fill them with the shredded meat and garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight in the sauce.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chiles.
  • These tacos can be served with a side of consomé for dipping.

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