Name: Birria Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into chunks); 3 cups beef broth; 2 dried guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed); 2 dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 onion (chopped, large); 12 pcs corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

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Birria tacos are deliciously savory, filled with flavorful shredded beef, melted cheese, and often served with a rich consommé for dipping. These tacos combine slow-cooked beef with authentic Mexican spices, resulting in a tender and tasty experience.

Birria Tacos

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Birria Tacos are deliciously savory, filled with flavorful shredded beef, melted cheese, and often served with a rich consommé for dipping. These tacos combine slow-cooked beef with authentic Mexican spices, resulting in a tender and tasty experience.

Servings people

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 3

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
3 cups beef broth
2 dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
2 dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 onion chopped, large
12 pcs corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese Mexican blend

Instructions

In a large pot, add beef chuck roast, beef broth, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and chopped onion.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
Remove the beef from the pot and shred it with two forks. Strain the cooking liquid to use as consommé.
Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat.
Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas in half.
Cook the tacos in the skillet until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
Serve the tacos hot with the consommé on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Calories: 400kcal

Meal Type: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Birria Tacos, comfort food, Mexican Cuisine

Cooking Method: Boiled

Diet: Dairy-free

Time: >45 Min

Level: Intermediate

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