Birria Tacos
Birria tacos offer a delightful culinary experience, featuring tender, spiced meat enveloped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro. These savory tacos are perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, turning any meal into a memorable occasion. With their rich flavors and inviting aromas, birria tacos will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 dried guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 12 corn tortillas
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Cut it into smaller chunks for quicker cooking.
- Soak the guajillo chilies in hot water for 15-20 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Drain the chilies and blend them with sautéed onions, garlic, cumin seeds, and beef broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the seasoned meat in the pot. Simmer on low for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks. Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shredded meat, topping with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg