Vegan Birria Tacos

### Ingredients

**For the Sauce:**

• 4 mixed Chiles
• 1 Large White Onion
• 6 Cloves Garlic
• 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 4 Cups vegetable stock
• 3 Whole Peppercorns
• 1 Tsp Cumin
• 1 While Clove
• 1 Tsp Oregano
• 1 Tsp ground Cinnamon
• 0.25 Tsp All Spice

**For the Birria Meat:**

• Vegan meat (e.g., mushroom meat)
• 1 Can Pinto Beans
• 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

**For the Tacos:**

• 12 Corn/Flour Tacos
• 1 Cup Vegan Mozzarella
• Coriander for serving
• Pickled red onions

### Method

1. Boil the mixed chilies in water.

2. Roast chopped onion and garlic cloves in the oven with 1 Tbsp oil for 20-25 mins until browned.

3. Blend cooked onions, garlic, drained chilies, 1 cup vegetable stock, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, and seasoning for the sauce. Transfer to a saucepan, heat, and simmer until thickened.

4. Coat vegan meat with spices, oil, and seasonings. Fry in a pan for 4-5 mins, then add pinto beans.

5. Add a cup of the simmered sauce to the vegan meat and mix.

6. Dip tacos in the sauce, fry in a skillet, then fill with the vegan meat mix and cheese.

7. Serve with the dipping sauce, coriander, and pickled red onions. Enjoy!