Birria Tacos
Switch up your taco night with these irresistible Birria Tacos! Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in crispy tortillas and served with a flavor-packed consommé dipping sauce, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, they bring a comforting and satisfying experience that leaves everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 10 guajillo chiles
- 5 ancho chiles
- 3 arbol chiles
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Corn or cassava flour tortillas
- Oaxacan cheese (optional)
- Diced white onion and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds. Toast in a dry skillet for 2 minutes, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend soaked chiles with tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, vinegar, and spices until smooth.
- Place beef in a slow cooker or pot and cover with the blended sauce. Cook on low for about 8 hours (slow cooker) or 4 hours (stovetop) until tender.
- Shred the beef and fill warm tortillas with it. Top with onions and cilantro; add cheese if desired.
- Serve with ladles of consommé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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