Authentic Birria Beef Tacos (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chili Paste

01 - 4 dried guajillo peppers
02 - 4 dried ancho chiles
03 - 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
04 - 1 onion, chopped
05 - 4 garlic cloves
06 - ½ cup crushed tomatoes
07 - ½ cup organic beef stock (can substitute with water)
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - ½ teaspoon cumin
13 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - ½ teaspoon ground allspice

→ Meat & Consomme

16 - 3 pounds organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
17 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
19 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
20 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
21 - ½ onion, diced
22 - 4 cups organic beef stock
23 - 2 cups water

→ Tacos

24 - 12 organic corn tortillas
25 - Shredded Oaxaca cheese
26 - 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

# Instructions:

01 - Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Boil beef stock, add chiles, cover and soak 15-20 minutes. Blend softened chiles with remaining ingredients until smooth. Add more liquid if needed for desired consistency.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Sear seasoned beef chunks in olive oil in dutch oven until golden. Remove and set aside. Sauté onions in same pot until translucent. Add chili paste and simmer 1-2 minutes. Add beef stock, water, and seared beef. Simmer briefly.
03 - Transfer dutch oven to oven and braise for about 2½ hours until beef is tender and easily shredded. Remove and shred all meat with forks.
04 - Remove 1 cup of broth from cooked beef. Add fresh cilantro and set aside as dipping sauce.
05 - Heat oil in non-stick skillet. Dip tortilla in consomme and place in skillet. Top with shredded beef, diced onions, cilantro, and shredded cheese. Fold in half to melt cheese, then flip to char both sides. Repeat for all tacos.
06 - Serve tacos with consomme dipping sauce.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and assembled when ready to serve
02 - Leftovers keep refrigerated 3-4 days
03 - Can use lamb or chicken instead of beef

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