My Fave Birria Tacos
My Fave Birria Tacos are a delectable journey into Mexican cuisine, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef soaked in a rich, aromatic sauce. Nestled in soft corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and zesty lime, these tacos are perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Enjoy the vibrant flavors that will leave your taste buds singing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Cut beef chuck roast into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast guajillo peppers in a skillet over medium heat for about one minute until fragrant.
- Blend toasted peppers with garlic, onion, cumin, chicken broth, and bay leaves until smooth.
- Place beef in a slow cooker, pour sauce over it, and cook on low for six hours or until tender.
- Shred the beef with forks in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet, fill them with shredded beef, top with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg