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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos: Juicy Beef Delight You Can Make at Home

Enjoy the authentic taste of Mexican Birria Tacos with this simple and delicious recipe that you can easily make at home.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 dried guajillo peppers
  • 2 dried ancho peppers
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups chopped onion (for topping)
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro (for topping)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the beef, beef broth, guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
  3. Remove the meat, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  4. Heat tortillas on a skillet and fill with the beef mixture.
  5. Top with chopped onions and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the beef in the spices overnight before cooking.
  • Serve with a side of consomé for dipping.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Carnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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