Braised Birria-Style Tri-Tip Tacos

Ingredients

Tri Tip

• 5 lbs. Tri-Tip roast, trimmed

• 2 Tbsp. canola oil, divided

Dry Rub

• 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt

• ½ Tbsp. smoked paprika

• ½ Tbsp. cumin

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. chili powder

• 1 tsp. black pepper

Pepper Paste

• 4  dried ancho chiles, trimmed and deseeded

• 4  dried guajillo chiles, trimmed and deseeded

• 2 Tbsp. cilantro, minced

• 2 limes, juiced

• 1 Tbsp. fajita seasoning

• 1 tsp. salt

• ½-1 cup steeping water

Braising Liquid

• 3 tsp. beef base

• 1 tsp. achiote annatto liquid or ½ tsp. ground annatto seeds

• ½ stick Mexican cinnamon

• 2 whole cloves

• 3 tsp. cumin

• 3 tsp. smoked paprika

• 2 tsp. Mexican oregano

• 6 Tbsp. pepper paste

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup prepared mojo

• 12 oz. bock beer

• 3 cups water

Optional Ingredients

• Tortillas

• Minced cilantro

• Minced onions

• Oaxacan cheese

• Lime wedges