Birria Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• 500g (17.6 oz) beef chuck roast
• 3 dried guajillo chilies
• 2 dried ancho chilies
• 1 dried chipotle chili
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 500ml (17 fl oz) beef broth
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 200g (7 oz) masa harina
• 300ml (10 fl oz) water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 onion, chopped for topping
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped for topping
• 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Toast the guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chilies in a dry pan until fragrant.
2. Soak the toasted chilies in hot water for 20 minutes.
3. Blend the soaked chilies with tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Brown the beef chuck roast in a large pot over medium heat.
5. Add the chili mixture, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick to the pot.
6. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
7. Mix masa harina with water and salt to form a dough.
8. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a tortilla shape.
9. Cook the tortillas on a hot griddle until lightly browned on both sides.
10. Fill each tortilla with the prepared birria beef.
11. Top with chopped onion and cilantro.
12. Serve with lime wedges.

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