Description
Delicious beef birria tacos that embody comfort and joy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Toast the dried chiles in a skillet until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon with a cup of broth until smooth.
- Season the beef chuck with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, add the beef, blended sauce, and remaining broth.
- Simmer the mixture until the beef is tender, about 120-180 minutes. Check occasionally, adding water if needed.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and serve in warm corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro.
- Enjoy your tacos served with lime wedges for an extra zing!
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the blended sauce. Serve with fresh toppings for an engaging dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg