Description
Beef Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering Mexican treat that showcases tender, slow-cooked beef immersed in a rich blend of spices and chilies. This beloved dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, providing a delightful explosion of flavor with each bite. The secret lies in the aromatic marinade crafted from dried guajillo peppers, cumin, and garlic, which infuses the meat with irresistible depth. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onions, these tacos are often served alongside a flavorful broth for dipping, making them an unforgettable culinary experience that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 6 cups beef broth
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from guajillo peppers; toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for two minutes.
- Blend toasted peppers, cumin seeds, onion, garlic, and one cup of beef broth until smooth.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the chuck roast on all sides.
- Pour the pepper marinade over the meat, add remaining beef broth, cover, and simmer on low for about three hours or until tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet; fill with shredded beef mixture and top with cilantro and onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg