Beef Birria Tacos

Nutrition per serving

Estimated cost $5.40 per serving · $32.40 total

Ingredients

• 1.2kg beef chuck, cut into large chunks
• 4 dried guajillo chillies, stems removed
• 2 dried ancho chillies
• 1 onion, quartered
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1L beef stock
• 18 corn tortillas
• 250g mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese, grated
• Coriander and lime, to serve

Contains: Dairy

Method

1. 1

   Toast the dried chillies in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side, then soak in boiling water for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Blend the softened chillies with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar and a cup of stock until smooth.

3. 3

   Brown the beef hard in a heavy pot, then pour over the chilli sauce and remaining stock.

4. 4

   Cover and braise at 160°C for 2.5 hours until the beef shreds with a fork.

5. 5

   Shred the meat and skim the bright red fat from the broth.

6. 6

   Dip each tortilla in the fat, fry with cheese and beef until crisp, and serve with a cup of consommé.