*realistic* what i eat in a week (easy recipes) taiwanese birria tacos, birthday celebrations

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and still flavorful.

dried chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh peppers provide a lighter flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Soak dried chilies in hot water until softened, about 15 minutes.

Blend soaked chilies with onion, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, thyme, and cinnamon until smooth.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the blended mixture, cooking until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Add beef chuck to the pot, stirring to coat with the sauce.

Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cover; cook for 2-3 hours until beef is tender.

Remove the beef and shred it with two forks; set aside.

Strain the cooking liquid and reserve for dipping sauce.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

Fill tortillas with shredded beef and cheese, then fold in half.

Fry filled tacos in the skillet until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve tacos with chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and reserved dipping sauce.

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