Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGreen LemonBirria Morita Tacos (gf) Recipe

Birria Morita Tacos (gf) Recipe

Inspired by Green Lemon
Time3h 30m
Serves6

Braised Brisket, Queso Blanco, Crisp Corn Tortillas, served with Braising Broth and Salsa Fresca

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Ingredients

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Braised Brisket

Queso Blanco

Tortillas

Salsa Fresca

Method

Braised Brisket

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the dried morita chiles. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Blend Marinade

    In a blender, combine the soaked morita chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Brisket

    Rub the marinade all over the beef brisket. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

  4. 4

    Braise the Brisket

    In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Sear the marinated brisket on all sides until browned. Add beef broth and bay leaves, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 3-4 hours, or until tender.

  5. 5

    Shred the Brisket

    Once cooked, remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks. Reserve the braising broth for serving.

Queso Blanco

  1. 6

    Heat the Milk

    In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it reaches about 190°F (88°C).

  2. 7

    Add Vinegar and Salt

    Remove from heat, add the white vinegar and salt, and stir gently. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until curds form.

  3. 8

    Strain the Curds

    Line a colander with cheesecloth and pour the curds into the colander to drain the whey. Rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess moisture.

Tortillas

  1. 9

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

Salsa Fresca

  1. 10

    Chop the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes and red onion, and chop the cilantro finely.

  2. 11

    Mix Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, juice of lime, and salt to taste. Mix well.

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