Birria Tacos

Name: Birria Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 kg beef chuck or ox cheek; 4 dried ancho chillies; 2 dried guajillo chillies; 4 garlic cloves; 1 yellow onion; 2 tomatoes; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; salt and pepper; tortillas, chopped onion, coriander and lime wedges to serve

Mexican

Birria Tacos

Total time3 h 30 min

Servings6

DifficultyMedium

Authentic Mexican birria tacos with slow-braised beef in a rich chile consommé. Dip the tortillas in the broth for an irresistible crispy exterior.

Ingredients

1 kg beef chuck or ox cheek
4 dried ancho chillies
2 dried guajillo chillies
4 garlic cloves
1 yellow onion
2 tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper
tortillas, chopped onion, coriander and lime wedges to serve

Method

1Toast the dried chillies in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side. Soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
2Blend the soaked chillies with garlic, half the onion, tomatoes, cumin and oregano to a smooth sauce.
3Brown the beef all over in a pot. Pour over the chile sauce and enough water to cover. Simmer on low heat for 3 hours until tender.
4Remove the meat and shred it. Strain the consommé (the cooking liquid) and keep warm.
5Dip tortillas in the consommé and fry in a hot pan until crispy. Fill with shredded beef and cheese.
6Serve with chopped onion, coriander, lime wedges and a bowl of consommé for dipping.