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Birria Tacos

Delicious birria tacos made with tender, flavorful beef wrapped in warm tortillas and served with a rich broth for dipping.

  • Total Time: 225 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Oaxacan cheese or cheese of choice
  • Chopped onions and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant. Then, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and some of the beef broth to make a paste.
  3. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Place it in a large pot or slow cooker. Pour the chili paste over the beef and add the remaining beef broth.
  4. Braise the beef until tender, which takes about 3 hours on the stovetop or 6-8 hours on low in a slow cooker.
  5. Once cooked, shred the beef and set it aside.
  6. In a skillet, heat tortillas and fill them with the shredded beef and cheese. Fry them until crispy.
  7. Serve with consomé (the broth) for dipping. Garnish with chopped onions and cilantro.

Notes

Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braised
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Birria, Tacos, Mexican cuisine, Beef tacos, Comfort food