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Birria Tacos: Discover the Best Recipe for Flavor!

Birria Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender, slow-cooked beef, served in corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 1 lb beef short ribs
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef chuck roast and short ribs, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and blend the chiles with 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
  4. Return the browned meat to the pot and add the blended chile mixture, remaining beef broth, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded. Alternatively, you can use a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
  6. Once the meat is cooked, shred it using two forks and mix it back into the broth.
  7. To assemble the tacos, heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla in the broth, then place it in the skillet. Add a generous amount of shredded meat and top with cilantro and diced onion. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Serve the tacos hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a few jalapeño slices to the meat mixture while cooking.
  • To make it a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with jackfruit and use vegetable broth instead.

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