Description
Birria Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican delicacy that blends tender, slow-cooked beef with a rich marinade of spices. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, they can be served alongside a savory consomé for dipping. The combination of deep flavors and aromatic spices will have your taste buds dancing while creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 5 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, diced onions, lime (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Blend with onion, garlic, cumin powder, and half the beef broth until smooth.
- Cut the beef into chunks and marinate in half of the blended mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine marinated beef with the remaining marinade and add additional broth if needed. Simmer on low for about 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Shred the beef using forks and warm tortillas on a skillet. Assemble by filling tortillas with shredded beef and topping with onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg