Tacos de birria

Ingredientes

• 1 pound lamb (bone-in ribs)
• 2 pounds beef (shank)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 chipotle pepper (remove seeds)
• 5 ancho chiles (remove seeds)
• 5 guajillo chiles (remove seeds)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 10 garlic cloves
• 4 tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 4-6 corn tortillas
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 lime (sliced)
• fresh cilantro

Preparación

1. 1

   Season all meats with salt, pepper and cumin.

2. 2

   Cook seedless chiles in an oiled pan for...: Cook seedless chiles in an oiled pan for 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Boil cooked chiles in a saucepan for 10...: Boil cooked chiles in a saucepan for 10 minutes or until slightly soft.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, lightly brown onions in pan, then add...: Meanwhile, lightly brown onions in pan, then add garlic, bay leaves and all spices (minus the ginger and cumin) and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend spiced onions with softened chiles, ginger, cumin,...: Blend spiced onions with softened chiles, ginger, cumin, apple cider vinegar and water until it is a smooth sauce.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, pour sauce over meat...: In a large bowl, pour sauce over meat making sure the meat is completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

7. 7

   Cook in a large covered pot over medium...: Cook in a large covered pot over medium heat for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender and falls off the bone.

8. 8

   Shred meat with two forks and serve with...: Shred meat with two forks and serve with tortillas, chopped onions, fresh cilantro and lime slices.

9. 9

   Enjoy!