Birria Tacos
Birria tacos are a culinary delight that combines tender, flavorful beef with rich spices in a warm, comforting dish. These tacos offer the perfect blend of savory and aromatic flavors, ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With homemade tortillas and fresh garnishes, each bite transports you to taco heaven. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried Guajillo chilies
- 2 dried Pasilla chilies
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Remove stems from dried chilies, shake out seeds, and chop onion.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Combine soaked chilies, onion, garlic, beef broth, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour sauce over seared meat. Bring to a gentle simmer on low heat for about 3 hours or until tender.
- Remove meat from pot and shred using two forks. Return to pot along with chopped cilantro; simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet, fill with shredded beef mixture, top with onions and cilantro, and drizzle with lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg