Beef Birria Winter Tacos Party Up

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef has lower fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be cheaper.

birria spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic spice mix

Homemade blends can be healthier and tailored to taste, while generic mixes may be more affordable.

Prepare the beef shank by salting it and searing on both sides.

Remove seeds from dried chilies and reconstitute them in a cup of water by simmering.

Blend the reconstituted chilies with some water and chipotle in adobo sauce until smooth.

Return the beef shank to the pot and add garlic, onion, cinnamon, clove, oregano, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and more water.

Simmer the beef shank for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

Remove the beef shank and chop it into pieces.

Heat a cast iron griddle and dip corn tortillas in the broth before placing them on the griddle to sear.

Fill the tortillas with chopped beef shank and top with cheese.

Serve with a dipping sauce made from cilantro, onion, and lime.

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