Birria Tacos
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of authentic birria tacos, a beloved dish that combines tender, slow-cooked meat with warm corn tortillas. Each bite is a celebration of spices and tradition, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Enjoy them with a side of flavorful broth for dipping, making every meal truly memorable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people (12 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 12 soft corn tortillas
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast guajillo peppers until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove stems.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in cumin, oregano, toasted peppers, beef stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer on low for 3-4 hours until meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Using two forks, shred the cooked meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet. Fill each tortilla with shredded birria and top with cilantro and lime juice.
- Enjoy your delicious tacos with a side of broth for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg