Beef Birria Tacos
Beef Birria Tacos are a delicious Mexican staple that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with aromatic spices, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Each taco is bursting with flavor and topped with fresh onions and cilantro, making them perfect for any occasion. Serve alongside a rich consommé for dipping, elevating your dining experience with every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped onion (for topping)
- 1 cup chopped cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast lightly in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Blend the sauce: In a blender, combine toasted chiles, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
- Sear the beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
- Cook together: Pour the blended sauce over the beef and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover tightly and cook on low for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef: Remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks.
- Assemble tacos: Warm tortillas on a skillet, fill each with shredded beef, and top with onions and cilantro. Serve with a bowl of consommé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 108mg
Keywords: For added heat, include chipotle peppers while blending the sauce. Customize toppings with avocado or pickled radish for varied flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat on a skillet to maintain crispiness.