My Fave Birria Tacos
My Fave Birria Tacos are a culinary delight, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh onions and cilantro. This flavorful dish is perfect for taco nights or festive gatherings. Each bite offers a rich explosion of spices, complemented by a savory broth for dipping. Prepare to impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to transport you to taco heaven!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups beef broth (divided)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut the chuck roast into large chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Toast the guajillo chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend the toasted chiles, garlic, cumin, and 2 cups of beef broth until smooth.
- In a pot or Dutch oven, place the seasoned beef and pour the blended sauce over it with an additional cup of broth. Cover and slow cook on low heat for about 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef in the sauce, then warm corn tortillas in a skillet.
- Assemble tacos with shredded beef, chopped onions, and cilantro; serve with a bowl of consommé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg