Beef Birria Tacos
Comforting Beef Birria Tacos filled with tender meat and rich flavors, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2–3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2–3 dried ancho chiles
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2–3 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the chiles from the skillet and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- Combine the soaked chiles, garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, and a bit of beef broth in a blender. Blend until it forms a smooth paste.
- Place the beef chuck roast in a large pot and pour the chiles sauce over it. Add enough beef broth to cover the meat.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the beef using two forks and serve it in warm corn tortillas, topped with chopped cilantro and diced onions, along with lime wedges.
Notes
You can prepare the sauce a day in advance. Beef can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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