Birria Quesatacos | Avila Family Recipes | Umami

Ingredients

• 5 dried guajillo chiles
• 3 dried morita chiles
• 3 dried pasilla chiles
• 1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 lb. beef brisket or beef chuck roast
• 2 lb. oxtails, short ribs, or beef shank
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 garlic cloves
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 3 Roma tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 5 bay leaves
• Corn tortillas
• Shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
• Freshly chopped cilantro for topping
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped for topping
• Lime wedges for topping