Description
Birria Tacos are a culinary delight that transports you to the heart of Mexico with every bite. These tacos feature tender, slow-cooked beef immersed in a rich, flavorful broth, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro and onions, each taco delivers an explosion of flavors and textures that make them perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner. Whether dipped in savory consomé or enjoyed as is, Birria Tacos promise a delightful experience that satisfies your cravings for authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 5–6 dried guajillo chiles
- 4–5 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- Ground cumin
- Fresh corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and diced onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the broth by boiling guajillo chiles until softened.
- Blend softened chiles with garlic, onion, cumin, salt, and some broth until smooth.
- Sear beef chuck roast until browned.
- Add the blended mixture and additional broth to the pot; simmer for about three hours until meat is tender.
- Shred the meat and return it to the pot.
- Warm tortillas, fill with shredded beef, and top with cilantro and onions.
- Serve with consomé on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use high-quality beef chuck or short ribs for optimal tenderness. Customize spice levels by adding jalapeños during blending. For extra flavor, prepare the broth ahead of time.