Description
Beef Birria Tacos are a savory delight that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. This recipe features succulent beef slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce made from dried guajillo chiles and spices. Each taco is filled with tender meat, garnished with fresh cilantro and onions, and served with a flavorful consommé for dipping. Perfect for any gathering or a comforting night in, these tacos promise to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy them with a squeeze of lime for an added burst of freshness!
Ingredients
- Bone-in chuck roast
- Dried guajillo chiles
- Fresh garlic
- Cumin seeds
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Onions
Instructions
- Trim and cut the chuck roast into large chunks, season with salt and pepper, then brown in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Toast the guajillo chiles in another pot until fragrant, soak in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend with garlic and cumin until smooth.
- Combine the sauce with the browned meat and enough broth to cover; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2–3 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat and mix it back into the sauce.
- Heat corn tortillas on a skillet until pliable, fill them with shredded beef, garnish with cilantro and onions, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg