GUAJILLO BEEF BIRRIA TACOS
[VOL. 02]
i’m jeremy fall, chef, restaurateur, and founder of drugstore.
this is SUPERMARKET. a weekly newsletter about food, culture, and why your microwave deserves more respect.
tthis week, we’re flipping the format a little. because the first episode of my new cooking show just dropped on hypebeast. it’s called WAVES, and it’s basically SUPERMARKET in video form.
the show isn’t about hacks or trends. it’s about using what you have and making it taste better than it should.
episode one: guajillo beef birria tacos. a microwave version that keeps the chile depth, the cheesy melt, and the crispy fold. guajillo brings that brick-red brightness and dried-fruit sweetness; cumin and smoked paprika round it out. it’s weeknight-simple with actual flavor.
watch it below and follow @microwave for more.
GUAJILLO BEEF BIRRIA TACOS
bright chile, melted cheese, microwave-crisp edges
this isn’t the slow-simmer you babysit all afternoon. this is a tight, weeknight edit that keeps the soul of the dish intact: warm guajillo sauce, tender shredded beef, and a tortilla that goes soft-then-crisp in the microwave.
the payoff is that first bite where the cheese stretches and the chile hits. fully microwave, fully SUPERMARKET.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup shredded organic cooked beef (brisket or chuck)
¼ cup organic guajillo chili sauce (blended with garlic, vinegar, spices)
¼ tsp organic cumin
¼ tsp organic smoked paprika
pinch of sea salt
2–3 organic corn tortillas
¼ cup shredded organic monterey jack or oaxaca cheese
1 tbsp finely diced organic white onion
1 tbsp chopped organic cilantro
lime wedge
INSTRUCTIONS
1. MAKE THE BIRRIA FILLING.
in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beef, guajillo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of sea salt. cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. stir and set aside.
2. ASSEMBLE THE TACOS.
place tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave 30 seconds to soften. on each tortilla, layer cheese and the warm birria beef mixture.
3. MELT & CRISP.
fold each tortilla in half and place on a microwave-safe plate. microwave uncovered on high for 1–1½ minutes, until cheese is melted and the edges start to crisp.
4. FINISH & SERVE.
top with diced onion, cilantro and Zab’s Original. serve with a lime wedge.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
birria hits different with smoke.
secret aardvark chipotle-hab sauce does it with chipotle peppers and habaneros. it’s smoky, a little sweet, and just hot enough to wake the tacos up.
a couple drops in the beef, or straight over the top when you’re done.
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PAIR IT WITH:
whenever you’re cooking or need a soundtrack, you can listen to the DINNER PARTY playlist on Spotify.
this week’s flavor match is “Dang!” by Mac Miller ft. Anderson .Paak - funky, sharp, smooth and a little sweet. exactly like this miso-glazed salmon.
this one’s all about the chile.
want it hotter? add a pinch of chili flakes or a spoon of extra guajillo.
want it richer? a little more cheese.
eat it with consommé if you have some, or just hit it with lime and move on with your night.
see you next week.
JEREMY
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