Birria Tacos
Birria tacos are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with aromatic spices, served alongside a rich consomé for dipping. Perfect for cozy gatherings, these tacos offer an explosion of flavors wrapped in warm corn tortillas, making every bite a delightful experience. Gather your friends and family to savor this culinary adventure that promises warmth and joy on chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers, soaked
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chuck roast into large chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Blend soaked guajillo peppers, onion, garlic, cumin powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the blended spice mixture and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 3 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef in the pot to mix with the sauce.
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Dip briefly into consomé before filling with shredded beef.
- Serve with small bowls of consomé for dipping; garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (190g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg