Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Birria Tacos, a beloved Mexican dish that combines slow-cooked beef with crispy tortillas and melty cheese. These tacos are not just a meal; they’re an experience! With a rich blend of spices and a flavorful consommé for dipping, each bite is packed with savory goodness. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or taco nights, this recipe is simple to follow and sure to impress. Enjoy customizing your tacos with your favorite toppings, making them as unique as you are.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 10 guajillo chiles
- 5 ancho chilies
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves
- Corn tortillas
- Oaxacan cheese
- Diced onion and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds, then toast them lightly in a skillet.
- Blend toasted chiles with tomatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, vinegar, and spices until smooth.
- Place the beef in a slow cooker or Dutch oven and pour the blended sauce over it. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours (or simmer for about 4 hours in a Dutch oven).
- Shred the cooked beef and fill corn tortillas with meat, diced onion, cilantro, and Oaxacan cheese.
- Serve with warm consommé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg