"This Birria tacos recipe shows you how to cook tender Birria beef and fry it inside a cheesy shelled coated in the consomé (cooking liquid)...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 lb chuck roast (cut into 3 to 4-inch chunks (Note 1))
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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10 Guajillo peppers (washed, stemmed, and seeded)
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5 ancho chili peppers (washed, stemmed, and seeded (5 came in a pack))
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1-2 arbol peppers (washed, stemmed, and seeded (Note 2))
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1 medium white onion (roughly chopped)
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3 large Roma tomatoes (whole)
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2 bay leaves
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6-8 cloves garlic
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1/2 Mexican cinnamon sticks (Ceylon cinnamon) ((Note 3))
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1 Tablespoon whole black peppercorns
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3 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano ((Note 4))
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3 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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5-6 cups beef broth
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3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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3 teaspoons kosher salt
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Black pepper to taste
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12 corn tortillas ((Note 5))
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1 1/2 cups Oaxacan cheese
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Fresh cilantro (diced white onion, and lime wedge for serving)