Birria tacos are a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender,
flavorful meat, typically beef or goat, served in a warm tortilla and
accompanied by a rich and savory consommé for dipping.
Preparation Time
- Total: 4-6 hours
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Marination: 2-4 hours
- Cooking: 3-4 hours
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 2 dried pasilla chilies
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oreganos
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and radishes for serving
Instructions
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
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Marinate Beef: In a bowl, combine diced beef with minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Cook Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated beef and sear until browned. Transfer beef to the prepared baking dish.
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Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
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Prepare Tacos: Warm corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the cooked beef.
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Serve: Garnish tacos with chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve hot and enjoy the rich flavors of beef birria tacos.
Nutrition
The table below shows nutritional values per servingor per taco.
| Calories |
200-250 kcal |
| Carbs |
12-25g |
| Protein |
10-20g |
| Fat |
8-15g |