Birria Tacos (Marcela Valladolid) Recipe

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  1. Put the short ribs in a large heavy pot. Season with 3 teaspoons salt and cover with water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, skimming any foam from the surface. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender, 2 hours, 30 minutes to 3 hours. Transfer the short ribs to a cutting board with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly, then shred the meat from the bone. Skim the fat off the broth in the pot; reserve the broth.
  2. Meanwhile, soak the dried chiles in warm water until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender; add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppercorns, achiote paste and cumin and process until smooth, adding water if necessary.
  3. Mix about 1 cup reserved broth into the chile puree, then pour the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into the pot of broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Add the shredded meat and simmer 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Use tongs to divide the meat among the tortillas. Top with pickled onions; serve with the remaining cooking liquid and lime wedges.
  5. Pickled Red Onions
  6. Mix 1 thinly sliced large red onion, 3/4 cup each white vinegar and water, 6 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon each crumbled oregano and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; seal and shake, then refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  7. Photograph by Andrew McCaul
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 911.15 Kcal (3815 kJ)
Calories from fat 643.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71.49g 110%
Cholesterol 172.33mg 57%
Sodium 191.53mg 8%
Potassium 802.46mg 17%
Total Carbs 29.17g 10%
Sugars 3.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16%
Protein 40.76g 82%
Vitamin C 13mg 22%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 79.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.05 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.15g 110%
Cholesterol 46.16mg 57%
Sodium 51.3mg 8%
Potassium 214.94mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.81g 10%
Sugars 0.96g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 16%
Protein 10.92g 82%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 22%
Iron 1.4mg 28%
Calcium 21.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.4
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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