Name: Authentic Birria de Res (Beef Birria for Tacos)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 400 min
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast; 8 whole dried guajillo chiles; 4 whole dried ancho chiles; 5 whole dried arbol chiles; 3 whole Roma tomatoes; 0.5 whole white onion; 6 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp oregano; 2 pieces bay leaves; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 4 cups beef broth; 2 tsp salt; 18 pieces corn tortillas; 8 oz Oaxaca cheese; 0.5 cups cilantro; 0.5 cups white onion; 2 whole lime

Authentic Birria de Res (Beef Birria for Tacos)

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Ingredients (18)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
beef chuck roast	3 lbs	408	44g	0g	26g
dried guajillo chiles	8 whole	15	1g	3g	0g
dried ancho chiles	4 whole	76	2g	16g	1g
dried arbol chiles	5 whole	1	0g	0g	0g
Roma tomatoes	3 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
white onion	0.5 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
garlic cloves	6 cloves	5	0g	1g	0g
cumin seeds	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
apple cider vinegar	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
beef broth	4 cups	11	2g	0g	0g
salt	2 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
corn tortillas	18 pieces	7	0g	1g	0g
Oaxaca cheese	8 oz	135	8g	1g	11g
cilantro	0.5 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
white onion	0.5 cups	5	0g	1g	0g
lime	2 whole	7	0g	2g	0g

Ingredients (18)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
beef chuck roast	3 lbs	408	44g	0g	26g
dried guajillo chiles	8 whole	15	1g	3g	0g
dried ancho chiles	4 whole	76	2g	16g	1g
dried arbol chiles	5 whole	1	0g	0g	0g
Roma tomatoes	3 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
white onion	0.5 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
garlic cloves	6 cloves	5	0g	1g	0g
cumin seeds	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
apple cider vinegar	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
beef broth	4 cups	11	2g	0g	0g
salt	2 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
corn tortillas	18 pieces	7	0g	1g	0g
Oaxaca cheese	8 oz	135	8g	1g	11g
cilantro	0.5 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
white onion	0.5 cups	5	0g	1g	0g
lime	2 whole	7	0g	2g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Sear beef chuck roast on all sides in a Dutch oven or large pot. Set aside.
Step 2
Toast dried chiles, then rehydrate in hot water. Blend rehydrated chiles, roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices, vinegar, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth. Strain the sauce.
Step 3
Return beef to the pot. Pour the strained chile sauce over the beef. Add remaining beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours (or oven at 325°F for 3-4 hours) until beef is fall-apart tender.
Step 5
Remove beef from broth and shred. Skim fat from the top of the broth (consome). Keep broth and shredded beef warm.
Step 6
For tacos: Dip tortillas in the consome, then place on a hot griddle. Add shredded cheese and beef. Fold tortilla and cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy.
Step 7
Serve birria tacos with a side of consome for dipping, chopped cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges.