Vegan Brisket Birria* Tacos & Consommé

Serves 4
4 ea Vegan Brisket Slices (thick cut)
1-1/2c Carrots (large chopped)
1-1/2c Brussel Sprouts (halved)
1T Jalapeno (thin sliced, garnish)
1T Cilantro (rough chopped, garnish)
1T Scallion (thin sliced, garnish)
8c Consomme Broth
8ea Tacos
Consomme:
4ea Guajillo Chili Pepper, dried (de-seeded)
2ea Pasilla Chili Pepper (de-seeded)
2ea Bay Leaves (dried)
2ea Garlic
3ea Celery Stalks
1/3c Leeks (appx 1/4 of a full leek, cleaned)
3T Vegan Beef Bouillon
2T Olive Oil
8c Water
Tacos:
1c Vegan Brisket ( large chunks)
8ea Tortillas
2c Vegan Shredded Cheese
2T Cilantro (rough chopped)
2T Scallion (rough chopped)
1/3c Chili Oil
Chili Oil:
2ea Garlic cloves
1/4c Chile Pepper Puree (from consomme)
1/2c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1T Vegan Chicken Bouillon

Equipment
-Chef's Knife
-Cutting Board
-Kitchen Towel
-Medium Pot
-Medium Saute Pan
-Small Bowl
-Blender
-Tongs
-Large Mixing Bowl
-Whisk
-Ladle
-Measuring Cups
-Measuring Spoons
-Spatula
-Pastry Brush
-Plate
-Serving Dish

For the consommé:
In medium pot on medium-high heat, bring all of the ingredients for the consommé to a boil. Once the chili peppers have fully rehydrated and become soft approximately 20-25 minutes, remove them and all other vegetables and bay leaves from broth. Allow to cool slightly and transfer into blender attachment with the exception of the celery and the bay leaves. Blend until smooth. Discard bay leaves and celery. Add approximately 1/4c- 1/3c of puree back into broth. Taste. Adjust flavor as desired. Save remaining puree for chili oil.
For the chili oil:
In a high speed blender, combine all of the ingredients for the chili oil and puree until smooth. Taste for flavor adjustments. Transfer to a small bowl and use as desired.
For the tacos:
Brush tortillas generously with chili oil. Heat tortilla on both sides in sauté pan on medium to medium low heat (be careful not to burn them). Add vegan cheese shreds, mock brisket pieces, a little sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and scallions. Fold close and continue to cook on both sides until cheese has melted and the taco has become crispy. Repeat until all tacos are complete and serve Alongside of consommé.

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