Description
Experience the rich and savory delight of birria tacos, where tender, slow-cooked beef meets a vibrant blend of spices. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and served with a flavorful consomé for dipping, these tacos are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, birria tacos promise an explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chile peppers
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnishing
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Soak guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until soft. Blend with some soaking liquid to form a smooth paste.
- In a large pot, sear the chuck roast over medium heat until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Add beef broth, blended chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for about two hours until meat is tender.
- Remove beef from broth and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and top with cilantro and diced onion.
- Serve with consomé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate the chuck roast overnight with spices before cooking. - Swap beef for chicken or lamb if desired; adjust cooking times accordingly. - Keep tortillas warm in a towel during assembly to maintain pliability.
