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Birria tacos

Mexican stew of slow cooked beef, served in tacos

added 1 September 2020 by Will

YIELDS

8 tacos

PREP TIME

20 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

Ingredients -

  • 1 tin

    ancho chiles in chipotle sauce

  • 3

    bay leaves

  • 500g

    beef brisket

  • 2

    beef tomatoes

  • 1 stick

    cinnamon

  • 1 tsp

    coriander seeds

  • 1 tsp

    cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp

    dried oregano

  • 4 cloves

    garlic

  • 4

    guajillo chiles

  • 25ml

    red wine vinegar

  • 300ml

    stock

  • 1

    white onion

Adjust number of tacos:

Method -

  • Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a cast iron pan util fragrant, then grind to a fine powder.

  • Simmer the chilies, tomatoes, onion, garlic in enough boiling water to cover them. After 20 minutes, blend to a smooth paste, loosening with water as needed.

  • Sear the beef in the pan and then add the paste, spices, salt and pepper. Add the stock and top up with water to cover. Bring to a simmer, add a cartouche and then place in the oven for 4 hours at 120°C. Shred the beef when cooked.

  • When you are ready with the masa tortillas, dip them in the cooking liquid and cook them in a cast iron skillet, adding the beef, cheese and corriander and lime. Serve with a salsa.