Description
Beef Birria Tacos are a flavorful celebration of tradition and taste, originating from Jalisco, Mexico. These mouthwatering tacos feature tender, slow-cooked beef marinated in a rich blend of spices and dried chiles, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro and onions, each bite offers an irresistible combination of comfort and excitement. Perfect for gatherings or casual family dinners, Beef Birria Tacos promise to impress everyone at the table. Serve them alongside a savory consomé for dipping to elevate your culinary experience even further.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 5 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Chopped onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from guajillo chiles; soak in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend soaked chiles with toasted cumin seeds, garlic, and a little beef broth until smooth.
- In a large pot, brown the chuck roast on all sides over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the spice paste, bay leaves, and remaining beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks; warm tortillas on a skillet.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and top with cilantro and onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg