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A traditional tacos al pastor recipe made with guajillo chilies, achiote and, fresh pineapple. This dish is vegan and gluten-free. Sweet, spicy, and made to taste just like it does in Mexico!

Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

dry TVP or soy curls (0.54)

guajillo chilies (0.12)

chipotle chilies (0.08)

pineapple juice (0.57)

vinegar (0.08)

garlic (0.16)

½ medium white onion, chopped (0.09)

tsp cumin (0.01)

½ tsp Mexican oregano (0.05)

oz achiote paste (0.56)

½ tsp salt (0.02)

corn tortillas (0.36)

½ medium white onion, finely diced (0.09)

¼ fresh pineapple, chopped (0.57)

cilantro (0.24)

wedges

Salsa of choice optional

To begin, bring about 4 cups of water to boil in a kettle. Then, add the textured vegetable protein (TVP) and hot water to a mixing bowl and cover. Set that aside while you prepare the marinade.

To start your marinade, remove the stem and seeds from the chilies. Then, toast them in a skillet over medium-low for 3-5 minutes. Make sure to turn your chilies frequently to prevent burning.

Next, cover them with water and bring to a low boil. Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.

Once the chilies are ready, add them to a blender with the pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, onion, cumin, Mexican oregano, cloves, achiote paste, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Next, transfer your re-hydrated TVP to a strainer to get rid of the excess water (make sure to squeeze it out thoroughly!). Add the TVP to a large container or freezer bag with the marinade over top.

Stir the mixture quite well to ensure the TVP evenly soaks in the marinade. Cover and transfer to your fridge to marinate for at least 2-4 hours, but preferably overnight.

Marinade

When you&#039;re ready to eat, drain the excess marinade off the TVP and preheat 1-2 tbsp of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium. Add in the TVP and fry, stirring occasionally until it&#039;s hot and appears slightly matte.

Note: you will have to use two large skillets or cook two batches for this amount of TVP.

Serve immediately on homemade corn tortillas with diced white onion, fresh pineapple chunks, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and some salsa!

Tacos

Birria Tacos are a delicious Mexican dish made with tender, flavorful beef and served in warm corn tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro and onions.

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beef

lb beef short ribs

olive oil

onion,

garlic,

cumin

oregano

smoked paprika

chili powder

salt

black pepper

beef broth

water

guajillo

ancho peppers, stems and seeds removed

apple cider vinegar

Corn tortillas

cilantro,

onions,

Lime wedges,

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck roast and short ribs, searing them on all sides until browned. Remove the meat and set aside.

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Stir in the cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add the beef broth and water to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Return the meat to the pot.

In a separate bowl, soak the guajillo and ancho peppers in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and blend the peppers with the apple cider vinegar until smooth.

Pour the blended pepper mixture into the pot with the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

Once cooked, remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine with the broth.

To serve, heat corn tortillas on a skillet, fill them with the birria meat, and top with chopped cilantro and diced onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

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