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Birria Tacos

18 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 2HRS 40MINS

Birria Tacos

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Birria Tacos bring your taco game up a few notches! Traditionally made with lamb or beef in Mexico, birria is a tangy, pepper-forward stewed meat. It’s wonderful on tacos, like in this recipe, or frankly anything! The best part? The reserved succulent broth for dipping your tacos!
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Lauren Holdcroft at SideChef
Hi, I'm Lauren, Recipe Editor at SideChef. Chipped dishware, breakfast for any meal, and eye-watering spice levels. Find me on Instagram @bitesbylauren
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Birria Tacos bring your taco game up a few notches! Traditionally made with lamb or beef in Mexico, birria is a tangy, pepper-forward stewed meat. It’s wonderful on tacos, like in this recipe, or frankly anything! The best part? The reserved succulent broth for dipping your tacos!
2HRS 40MINS
Total Time
$2.98
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Beef Shank
2 lb
Beef Shank
cut into chunks
Guajillo Chile
3
Guajillo Chiles
Mulato Pepper
2
Mulato Peppers
Salt
4 tsp
Salt, divided
Neutral Oil
3 Tbsp
Neutral Oil
White Onion
1
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic, minced
Ground Cinnamon
as needed
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (sponsored)
Diced Tomatoes
1 can
(400 g)
Diced Tomatoes
Beef Broth
6 cups
Beef Broth
6-Inch Corn Tortilla
24
Pickled Red Onions
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
for serving
Lime
to taste
Limes
for serving
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
568
Fat
14.5 g
Protein
36.5 g
Carbs
74.4 g
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step 1
Cut the tops off and remove the seeds of the Guajillo Chiles (3) and Mulato Peppers (2). Cut into flat pieces and put them on a microwave-safe plate.
step 1 Cut the tops off and remove the seeds of the Guajillo Chiles (3) and Mulato Peppers (2). Cut into flat pieces and put them on a microwave-safe plate.
step 2
Place in the microwave at 15 second intervals until toasted and tender. It should take around 30 seconds.
step 2 Place in the microwave at 15 second intervals until toasted and tender. It should take around 30 seconds.
step 3
Place the chili peppers in a heatproof bowl full of boiling water and let soak for 20 minutes.
step 3 Place the chili peppers in a heatproof bowl full of boiling water and let soak for 20 minutes.
step 4
Season the Beef Shank (2 lb) all over with half of the Salt (2 tsp).
step 4 Season the Beef Shank (2 lb) all over with half of the Salt (2 tsp).
step 5
In a dutch oven, heat Neutral Oil (3 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Add the meat and sear until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
step 5 In a dutch oven, heat Neutral Oil (3 Tbsp) over medium-high heat. Add the meat and sear until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
step 6
To the same pot, add White Onion (1) and cook until soft. Add Garlic (5 cloves), Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp), and Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (sponsored) (as needed) and cook for another minute.
step 6 To the same pot, add White Onion (1) and cook until soft. Add Garlic (5 cloves), Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp), and Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (sponsored) (as needed) and cook for another minute.
step 7
Add meat, Diced Tomatoes (1 can), peppers, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (2), Bay Leaves (2), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Beef Broth (6 cups), and the rest of the Salt (2 tsp) to the pot. Bring the pot to a boil. Then lower heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is falling apart.
step 7 Add meat, Diced Tomatoes (1 can), peppers, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (2), Bay Leaves (2), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Beef Broth (6 cups), and the rest of the Salt (2 tsp) to the pot. Bring the pot to a boil. Then lower heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is falling apart.
step 8
Place meat in a heatproof bowl, shred and return to the pot.
step 8 Place meat in a heatproof bowl, shred and return to the pot.
step 9
Assemble tacos on 6-Inch Corn Tortillas (24). Top with beef, Pickled Red Onions (to taste), and sprinkle some Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Serve with the broth for dipping, and squeeze some Limes (to taste) if needed.
step 9 Assemble tacos on 6-Inch Corn Tortillas (24). Top with beef, Pickled Red Onions (to taste), and sprinkle some Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Serve with the broth for dipping, and squeeze some Limes (to taste) if needed.
Tags
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Beef
Comfort Food
Lunch
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Mexican
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