Birria Tacos
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Birria Tacos, a traditional Mexican dish that combines tender, flavorful meat with warm tortillas.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
- 4 dried guajillo chilies seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chilies seeds removed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro onion, and lime for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.
- In a blender, combine softened chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides.
- Pour the chili sauce over the meat and stir to coat evenly.
- Add the remaining beef broth and salt to taste. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and return it to the pot.
- Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shredded beef on the tortillas.
- Top with chopped cilantro, onion, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g