Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless chuck
– 1 pound oxtail or bone-in short ribs
– 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable oil)
– 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
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 Mexican cinnamon stick (optional, discard if using non-Mexican cinnamon)
– 3 bay leaves
– 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
– 3 cups beef broth, divided
– 1/4 cup minced cilantro
– 1/4 cup minced white onion
– Juice from 1 lime
– Corn tortillas
– 3 ounces Oaxacan cheese or mozzarella
Instructions
1-First, bring the meat to room temperature and salt it generously. Heat 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in a large pot and sear the meat until browned, then set it aside.
2-Next, simmer the chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices in water for 15 minutes, blend them with apple cider vinegar and some beef broth until smooth, and pour over the meat.
3-Preheat your oven, add the rest of the broth, simmer gently, cover, and braise for 3 hours until the meat shreds easily.
4-To assemble, shred the meat, mix up the cilantro, onion, and lime for toppings, dip tortillas in the broth fat, fry them, add meat and cheese, and fold until crispy.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Use Mexican oregano, cinnamon, and dried chiles from Latin markets for authentic flavor.
🕰️ Prepare birria and sauce ahead; use solidified fat for frying tortillas.
🔪 Sear meats before slow cooking or use Instant Pot for speed without loss of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised and Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg