Description
Birria Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender, slow-cooked beef, served in corn tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 cup diced onion (for serving)
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco (for serving)
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the guajillo and ancho chiles for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Cover with hot water and let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef chuck roast, quartered onion, minced garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, soaked chiles, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
- To assemble the tacos, heat a corn tortilla in a skillet over medium heat. Add a generous amount of the birria meat and top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and crumbled queso fresco.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker for a tangy kick.
- You can also serve the birria with a side of the broth for dipping the tacos, known as ‘consommé.’
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the beef with jackfruit and adjust the spices accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg