Description
Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering Mexican delight featuring tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in warm corn tortillas. Each bite bursts with rich spices and savory broth, topped with fresh cilantro and zesty onions. Perfect for any occasion—whether a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering—these tacos promise to impress and satisfy your cravings for bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 dried Guajillo chiles
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced onions
Instructions
- Toast guajillo chiles in a dry skillet for about one minute. Remove stems and seeds.
- Blend toasted chiles with garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides in a large pot over medium-high heat for about three minutes per side.
- Pour the blended sauce over the beef and add the remaining broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about three hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef in the pot and warm corn tortillas on another skillet.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and top with onions and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For lighter options, substitute beef with chicken or turkey. Customize toppings by adding avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.