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Lamb Birria Tacos, spicy Mexican lamb in tortillas

Lamb Birria Tacos

Lamb Birria Tacos is one of the best-known Mexican dishes, enchanting everyone with its special seasoning and tender meat. Originally prepared for special occasions, it is now conquering the whole world. During the slow cooking process, the lamb and the rich spices come into perfect harmony, which is completed by fresh lime and cilantro.

Prep Time 30 min
Preparation 3 hr
Total 3 hr 30 min
650 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 1.2 kg Lamb shoulder (diced)
⭕ 6 Dried guajillo chilies
⭕ 4 Dried ancho chilies
⭕ 4 cloves Garlic (crushed)
⭕ 1 Onion (diced)
⭕ 1 tsp Ground cumin
⭕ 1 tsp Dried oregano
⭕ 1 Cinnamon stick
⭕ 1 tsp Coriander seeds
⭕ 3 tbsp Tomato paste
⭕ 1 l Chicken or beef broth
⭕ 12 Corn tortillas
⭕ 10 g Fresh cilantro (chopped)
⭕ 2 Fresh limes (sliced)
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes, or until softened. Then, remove the stems and seeds.

    2

    In a blender, combine the chilies, garlic, onion, ground cumin, oregano, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Add a little broth to create a smooth paste.

    3

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil and sauté the spice paste for 5 minutes to release the flavors.

    4

    Add the lamb to the pot, then pour in the remaining broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 2.5-3 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.

    5

    Remove the lamb and shred it with two forks. Strain the sauce in the pot for a silky smooth consistency.

    6

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or comal. Fill them with the shredded lamb, drizzle with a little of the sauce, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.