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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos: The Best Flavor-Packed Recipe You Can Make at Home

Delicious and savory birria tacos made at home with rich flavors and tender meat.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles, seeded
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the beef, onion, garlic, chiles, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and beef broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  3. Remove the meat and shred it, then return to the pot to absorb the flavors.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a skillet.
  5. Fill each tortilla with shredded meat and top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more chiles.
  • Consider using a slow cooker for a more hands-off approach.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Carnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican, Recipe