Description
Savory beef stew tucked inside corn tortillas with vibrant spices and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Oaxacan cheese, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep the dried chiles by removing stems and seeds, then soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
- Sear the meat in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Sauté the onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Blend the drained chiles with a cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Bring the beef back to the pot, pour in the blended chile mixture and the remaining beef broth, then add cumin and oregano. Simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Shred the beef and return it to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Warm the tortillas over flame or in a microwave.
- Assemble by spooning the beef onto tortillas, topping with cheese, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with toppings and adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Stew Tacos, Beef Tacos, Mexican Cuisine, Comfort Food