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My Fave Birria Tacos: The Best Homemade Recipe You’ll Love

My Fave Birria Tacos
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Discover the rich flavors and tender textures of homemade birria tacos with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 pound beef shank
  • 4 dried guajillo peppers
  • 2 dried ancho peppers
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups diced onions, for serving
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro, for serving
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried peppers in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
  2. In a blender, combine the softened peppers, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of the beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast and beef shank. Pour the blended mixture over the meat, then add the rest of the beef broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 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. To serve, heat corn tortillas in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with shredded meat and top with diced onions and chopped cilantro.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a few chipotle peppers to the sauce.
  • Allow the meat to rest for an hour after cooking for better flavor.

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