Description
Birria tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender, slow-cooked meat, typically beef or goat, in a rich, spiced broth. The meat is shredded and served in tortillas, often dipped in the broth for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef (chuck roast or brisket)
- 4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies. Soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend soaked chilies, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, and vinegar into a smooth paste.
- Brown the beef in a pot, then add the paste, onion, bay leaf, and beef broth.
- Simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours until meat is tender.
- Shred the cooked meat and strain the broth.
- Heat tortillas on a skillet. Dip each tortilla in the broth, then fill with shredded meat.
- Fold tortillas and cook until crispy on both sides.
- Serve with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and extra broth for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust chili quantity for desired spice level.
- Use goat meat for a traditional version.
- Store leftover broth for reheating or making consommé.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: birria tacos, Mexican food, beef tacos, slow-cooked meat, consommé