Steps

• Step 1

  Make the adobo sauce: Stem the chiles, split them lengthwise with scissors or a knife, then remove any seeds or large ribs.

  Ingredients

  • 2  Ancho chiles

  • 2  Cascabel chiles

  • 2  Guajillo chiles

• Step 2

  Heat a medium cast iron or other heavy-duty skillet over medium heat on the Traeger Induction cooktop or on a stove. Toast the chiles, flipping them occasionally, until darkened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and enough hot water to cover. Cook until the vegetables have softened, another 5 to 8 minutes.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2  white onion, chopped

  • 4  cloves garlic

  • 1  inch ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

• Step 3

  Strain the mixture discarding the cooking liquid. Transfer the vegetables to a blender and add the thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cumin. Add the vinegar and 1 cup cold water, then blend until well pureed. (The adobo sauce can be made ahead and kept covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days and frozen for longer.)

  Ingredients

  • 2  sprigs of fresh thyme

  • 1 Teaspoon dry oregano, preferably Mexican

  • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 Tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar

  • 1 Cup cold water

• Step 4

  Braise the brisket: Transfer the puree to a large, heavy-duty pot. Add the beef broth, bay leaf, and cooked brisket. Cover the pot to keep any bubbling at bay and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until the brisket is heated through and fall-apart tender, about 30 minutes.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Cup homemade or unsalted beef broth

  • 1  dried bay leaf

  • 1 Pound cooked brisket, fat trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces

• Step 5

  Transfer the brisket to a bowl. Pour a ladleful of the cooking liquid over it. Using heat gloves or two forks, shred the brisket. Strain some of the remaining broth into a bowl or bowls for serving. (Reserve and freeze any that remains for future good eating.)

• Step 6

  Make the taquitos: Slice the Oaxaca cheese into logs about 3-inches long and between ¼ and ½ inch thick. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towel and place a rack on it. Set a deep, heavy-duty pot filled no more than halfway with oil on the Traeger Induction cooktop. Clip a deep fry thermometer to the pot and heat the oil over medium heat.

  Ingredients

  • 1  ball Oaxaca cheese (10 to 12 oz)

  •  Canola oil, for frying

• Step 7

  As the oil heats, carefully dip a tortilla into the warm oil for about 5 seconds to make it pliable for rolling. Transfer to the rack to drain. Pat dry with paper towel, if necessary, and repeat with the remaining tortillas.

  Ingredients

  • 10  corn tortillas, 6"

• Step 8

  Place a log of Oaxaca cheese toward the center of one cooled tortilla, then then top with some shredded brisket. Roll the tortilla up tightly and secure with a toothpick threaded lengthwise along the seam. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and brisket.

• Step 9

  Heat the oil for frying to between 350°F and 375°F. Working in small batches, fry the taquitos until crispy and golden brown, 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Carefully transfer the cooked taquitos to the rack to drain. Let cool slightly before removing and discarding the toothpicks.

• Step 10

  Serve the taquitos with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired, and the reserved strained braising broth for dipping. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  Fresh cilantro, for serving

  •  lime wedges, for serving