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Birria Tacos - Flavorful and Authentic

Birria Tacos


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  • Author: Emma Taylor
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x

Description

Indulge in flavorful homemade Birria Tacos, where tender beef meets aromatic spices wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 guajillo chiles
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: Simmer chopped chuck roast in salted water for about 3 hours until tender.
  2. Add Chiles: Toast guajillo chiles in a skillet, then blend with some broth to make a smooth paste.
  3. Blend to Perfection: Combine toasted chiles, sautéed onions, garlic, cumin, and broth in a blender and puree until smooth.
  4. Create Your Sauce: Mix the blended sauce back into the pot with shredded beef and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Tortilla Time: Heat corn tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  6. Assemble Your Tacos: Fill each tortilla with beef mixture, top with diced onions and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg