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Birria Tacos: Unleash Flavor with This Easy Recipe!

Birria Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender, shredded beef, served in crispy corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 1 lb beef short ribs
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 dried guajillo peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine the beef chuck roast, beef short ribs, quartered onion, minced garlic, guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork. You can also use a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks. Strain the broth to remove the solids and reserve the liquid.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each corn tortilla into the reserved broth, then place it in the skillet. Add a portion of shredded meat to one half of the tortilla, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and diced onion, and fold the tortilla over.
  5. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Serve the tacos hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a few jalapeños to the meat mixture while cooking.
  • You can substitute the beef with lamb or chicken for a different flavor profile.

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