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Flavorful Ground Beef Birria Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade Chipotle Adobo Tacos

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Quick and easy ground beef birria-style tacos cooked in a smoky chipotle adobo sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or taco parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with 2 tbsp sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8–10 corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chipotle Adobo Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Cook the Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet with onions and garlic. Break apart with a spatula and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Add the Chipotle Adobo Sauce and Broth: Pour blended sauce over cooked beef and stir to coat. Add beef broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Tortillas: Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave until pliable.
  6. Assemble and Fry the Tacos: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla briefly into the beef sauce to coat both sides, place in hot oil, add a few spoonfuls of beef on one half, fold, and fry until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat.
  7. Serve: Plate tacos with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy immediately while crispy and warm.

Notes

Use fresh corn tortillas for best results. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat. Reserve some sauce for dipping (consomé). Avoid overcrowding pan when frying tacos. If sauce reduces too much, add more broth or water.

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