Birria Tacos (Simplified)

Ingredients

• 2.5 lb beef chuck, cut into chunks
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
• 2 dried ancho chiles, seeded
• 1 chipotle in adobo
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 4 cups beef broth
• to taste Corn tortillas
• to taste Onion, cilantro, lime
• to taste Oaxaca or mozzarella (optional)

Method

1. Toast dried chiles 30 seconds per side; soak in hot water 20 minutes.
2. Blend chiles with chipotle, onion, garlic, spices, vinegar, and 1 cup broth.
3. Brown beef in oil; add sauce and remaining broth; simmer covered 2 hours until shreddable.
4. Shred beef; dip tortillas in fat and griddle with beef (and cheese). Serve with broth and toppings.

Notes

Warm tortillas on a dry skillet for best flavor.