Description
Delicious Birria Tacos featuring tender beef marinated in spices and served with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
- 4 guajillo chiles, seeds removed
- 2 ancho chiles, seeds removed
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Oaxacan cheese (or mozzarella)
- Chopped cilantro and onions for garnish
Instructions
- Start by soaking the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- In a blender, combine the softened chiles, quartered onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a bit of the soaking water. Blend until smooth.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then place it in a large pot. Pour the blended sauce over the beef, add the beef broth, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 120-180 minutes, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Once done, shred the beef and keep it warm.
- In a frying pan, heat a little oil, dip the corn tortillas in the consommé to soak, then fry them until crispy.
- Fill each taco with shredded beef and Oaxacan cheese.
- Serve with broth on the side for dipping and garnish with chopped cilantro and onions.
Notes
Allow the beef to marinate in the spices for a few hours or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: birria tacos, Mexican food, comfort food, beef tacos, traditional recipes