Birria Beef Taco Recipe

Name: Lighthouse By 540s BIRRIA BEEF TACO Recipe
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs Chuck roast; 4 pieces Dried guajillo chiles; 2 pieces Dried ancho chiles; 4 pieces Garlic cloves; 1 tbs Cumin; 1 tbs Oregano; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tsp Salt; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 4 cups Beef broth; 1 tbs Apple cider vinegar; 12 pieces Corn tortillas; 1 cup Queso fresco; 1 cup Chopped cilantro; 1 cup Diced onions; 4 pieces Lime wedges; 4 cups Reserved broth from beef; 1 cup Diced onion; 2 tbs Fresh lime juice

Inspired by Lighthouse By 540

Time10h

Serves6

slow braised beef, queso, adobo dipping broth

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Ingredients

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Beef Marinade

3 lbs Chuck roast

4 pieces Dried guajillo chiles

2 pieces Dried ancho chiles

4 pieces Garlic cloves

1 tbs Cumin

1 tbs Oregano

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 pieces Bay leaves

4 cups Beef broth

1 tbs Apple cider vinegar

Taco Assembly

12 pieces Corn tortillas

1 cup Queso fresco

1 cup Chopped cilantro

1 cup Diced onions

4 pieces Lime wedges

Adobo Dipping Broth

4 cups Reserved broth from beef

1 cup Diced onion

2 tbs Fresh lime juice

Method

Beef Preparation

Prepare the Marinade

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add guajillo and ancho chiles. Let them soak for 15 minutes until softened. Remove chiles and blend them with garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

Marinate the Beef

Rub the marinade all over the chuck roast. Place it in a slow cooker with beef broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender.

Taco Assembly

Assemble Tacos

Shred the beef and warm the corn tortillas. Place some shredded beef on each tortilla, top with queso fresco, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Serve with Dipping Broth

Ladle the reserved broth into bowls for dipping. Add lime juice and diced onion to the broth before serving.