Description
Beef Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering dish that beautifully captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. This recipe features succulent chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich, spicy broth infused with guajillo peppers and aromatic spices. Each taco is filled with tender, flavorful meat and garnished with fresh cilantro and diced onions, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, these tacos are served alongside a delicious dipping broth known as consomé, taking your culinary experience to new heights. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- Chuck roast
- Dried guajillo peppers
- Cumin seeds
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and onion (for topping)
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from dried guajillo peppers; soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend soaked peppers with cumin seeds, onion, garlic, and some soaking liquid until smooth.
- Brown cubed chuck roast in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour blended sauce over meat, add beef broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2 hours or until tender.
- Shred cooked meat and return it to the broth.
- Warm corn tortillas; fill each with shredded beef mixture and top with cilantro and diced onion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg