Description
Discover the rich, mouthwatering taste of Birria Tacos, a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine that beautifully marries tender, slow-cooked beef with warm corn tortillas. Each taco is filled with juicy meat, enhanced by a medley of spices, and served alongside a savory dipping sauce known as consume. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos invite you to enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience that will have your guests asking for seconds. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family meal, this easy-to-follow recipe will bring authentic flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck roast (cut into chunks)
- 7 dried ancho chilies
- 5 dried guajillo chilies
- 4 dried chilies de arbol
- 1 onion (peeled and halved)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 tomatoes (on the vine)
- 4 cups beef stock
- Corn tortillas
- Oaxaca cheese (for topping)
- Cilantro and lime (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak dried chilies in hot water for 20 minutes until softened.
- In a Dutch oven, heat grapeseed oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides and remove from pot.
- Blend soaked chilies with onion, garlic, tomatoes, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and some beef stock until smooth.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the blended sauce along with remaining beef stock. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 180 minutes until meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks. Warm corn tortillas on a skillet; fill each with shredded birria meat and top with Oaxaca cheese.
- Serve tacos with consume for dipping and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg