Homemade Birria Tacos
Experience the rich, savory taste of homemade Birria Tacos, made with slow-cooked beef and a blend of spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried ancho chiles
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sliced onion
Instructions
- Toast the dried chiles in a pan until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soaked chiles with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and some beef broth until smooth.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in a pot.
- Add the blended sauce and remaining broth to the pot.
- Cover and simmer for about 120-180 minutes until the meat is tender.
- Shred the beef and serve in corn tortillas topped with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Check the seasoning to taste and adjust as needed. Enjoy with a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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