Birra Tacos
Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef infused with savory spices and wrapped in warm tortillas, Birria Tacos offer a flavor-packed fiesta!
INGREDIENTS
For the Birria:
• 2 lb of boneless beef chuck roast
• 2 dried guajillo chiles
• 2 dried ancho chiles
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 cups beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp cannabis infused olive oil
• 2-3 dried red chili peppers
• 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
For Serving:
• Corn tortillas
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Chopped white onion
• Lime wedges
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. In a dry skillet, toast the chiles for a minute or two until fragrant.
Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for 15-20 minutes until softened. Drain the chiles and transfer them to a blender.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, and a bit of salt and pepper to the blender. Blend until you have a smooth paste, adding a little beef broth if needed to help with blending.
In a large pot, heat the cannabis-infused olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck roast and sear it until browned on all sides. Pour in the chili paste and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the remaining beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 2-3 hour until the beef is tender.
When tender, remove the beef and shred it using two forks.
Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle until warm. To each tortilla, add a generous portion of shredded beef, top with chopped cilantro and onion, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
TIPS
• For added depth of flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the spice mixture before cooking.
• Serve the Birria Tacos with a side of consomé for dipping or use the consomé as a flavorful broth for cooking the tacos.
• To make it a complete meal, serve with traditional Mexican rice and beans on the side