Description
Birria Tacos are a culinary delight that brings the authentic flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen. This dish features tender, slow-cooked meat—traditionally beef or goat—immersed in a rich blend of spices and served inside warm corn tortillas. Each taco is complemented by a savory consommé for dipping, enhancing the overall experience with every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, Birria Tacos are not just a meal; they are an experience filled with warmth, tradition, and incredible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro and diced onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Blend with garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and beef broth until smooth.
- Marinate the chuck roast in the blended sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook the marinated meat in a slow cooker on low for about 6 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and warm corn tortillas on a skillet.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shredded beef and topping with cilantro and onions.
- Serve with warm consommé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg