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Birria Tacos: Discover Your New Favorite Recipe Today!

Birria Tacos are a delicious Mexican dish made with tender, flavorful beef and served in warm corn tortillas, perfect for dipping in a rich broth.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 1 pound beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 dried guajillo peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 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-high heat. Add the beef chuck roast and short ribs, searing them on all sides until browned. Remove the meat and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine the guajillo and ancho peppers with 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  4. Return the meat to the pot, then pour in the blended pepper mixture, remaining beef broth, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
  6. Once cooked, remove the meat from the pot and shred it with two forks. Strain the broth and reserve it for dipping.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of shredded beef on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and diced onion.
  9. Serve with lime wedges and a small bowl of the reserved broth for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a couple of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the blender.
  • To make it a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with jackfruit and use vegetable broth instead.

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