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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos are juicy and cheesy, making for a delicious meal that highlights the rich flavors of birria de rez.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Assembly Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 10 tacos
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • pair of tongs
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Birria de Rez

  • 2 pounds boneless chuck
  • 1 pound oxtail or bone-in short ribs
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil avocado or vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 7 ancho chiles ends trimmed and de-seeded
  • 7 guajillo chiles ends trimmed and de-seeded
  • 3 chiles de arbol ends trimmed and de-seeded
  • 1 white onion peeled and halved
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ Mexican cinnamon stick See note if not using Mexican cinnamon
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups beef broth or water divided

Tacos

  • ¼ cup minced cilantro
  • ¼ white onion minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Corn tortillas
  • 3 ounces Oaxacan cheese or mozzarella

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Braised the birria de rez in a Dutch oven until tender.
  • Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Cook the blended sauce with the braised meat.
  • Fry the tacos with the Oaxacan cheese and serve with consomé.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Birria Tacos, comfort food, dinner, Low Calorie, Mexican Cuisine, tacos
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