Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Start by boiling 4 cups of beef stock in a small pot. Remove from heat and add 4 dried guajillo peppers and 2 dried ancho chiles, soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the peppers and stock to a blender, add 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and spices. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season 3 pounds of chuck roast beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sear on all sides for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the chili paste to the seared beef in the Dutch oven with 2 cups of beef stock and a couple of bay leaves. Stir and cover with a lid. Braise for approximately 2.5 hours.
- Once done, remove the Dutch oven from oven, let cool for about 10 minutes. Shred the beef until pull-apart texture, discarding any large fat pieces or bay leaves.
- For crispy tacos, dip each tortilla into the consomé, fry in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until golden. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef, diced onions, and Oaxaca cheese, fold and cook until crispy.
- Warm the remaining consomé and serve in small bowls for dipping. Garnish tacos with cilantro and pico de gallo as desired.
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Notes
Double tortillas help prevent sogginess. Frying tortillas enhances texture. Adjust spice levels gradually. Keep shredded beef warm while frying tortillas. Store leftovers separately for better texture and flavor.
