Ingredients
For the Birria Meat:
2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 lb oxtail or bone-in short ribs
1 tsp neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
Kosher salt to taste
For the Birria Sauce:
7 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and deseeded
7 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and deseeded
3 dried chiles de árbol, deseeded
1 large white onion, halved
6 garlic cloves, peeled
4 roma tomatoes
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp Mexican oregano
½ stick Mexican cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
3 bay leaves
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 cups beef broth or water, divided
For the Tacos:
Corn tortillas
3 oz shredded Oaxacan cheese (or mozzarella)
¼ white onion, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt to taste
