Description
Juicy, flavorful birria tacos with tender meat and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies, then soak in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Blend soaked chilies, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into a smooth paste.
- Rub the paste over the beef and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Sear the beef in a pot, then add chopped onion and beef broth.
- Cover and simmer for 3 hours until meat is tender.
- Shred the meat and dip tortillas in the birria broth.
- Fill tortillas with shredded beef and cheese, then fold and cook until crispy.
- Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and extra broth for dipping.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker for easier preparation.
- Adjust chili quantity for more or less heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: birria tacos, Mexican food, beef tacos, cheesy tacos, comfort food