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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Preparing the Birria
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Chile Sauce
Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Soak the toasted chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
- 3
Blend the Sauces
In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, garlic cloves, onion, and 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the pot. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Combine and Cook
Add the blended chile sauce back to the pot with the meat. Cover and let simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Lightly fry the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- 6
Fill the Tacos
Remove the meat from the pot and shred it with two forks. Fill each tortilla with shredded meat, chopped onion, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
- 7
Crunch the Tacos
In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and place the filled tacos seam side down. Fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8
Serve
Serve the crispy tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
