Description
Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering Mexican delight that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with a rich and aromatic broth. Perfectly wrapped in crispy corn tortillas and served with a side of savory consomé for dipping, they are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in. This recipe offers an easy way to create an unforgettable flavor experience, making every bite an explosion of taste that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups Oaxacan or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak guajillo peppers in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add cubed chuck roast, cumin, bay leaves, and blended guajillo pepper paste; stir well.
- Pour in beef broth to cover the meat completely; bring to a simmer and cover. Cook on low heat for about 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet; fill each with shredded meat and cheese before folding them over.
- Serve tacos alongside warm consomé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg