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Best Birria Tacos

3-Hour Best Birria Tacos That Will Change Your Life

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Juicy, flavorful birria tacos with tender meat and a rich consomme for dipping.

  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Yield: 12 tacos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 1 white onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies. Toast them in a dry pan for 30 seconds.
  2. Blend chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper with beef broth until smooth.
  3. Sear beef chunks in oil until browned. Pour chili sauce over the meat.
  4. Simmer covered for 3 hours until meat is tender. Shred the beef.
  5. Dip tortillas in the consomme and fry on a skillet. Fill with shredded beef.
  6. Fold tortillas and fry until crispy. Serve with consomme, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

  • Use a mix of beef cuts for better flavor.
  • Adjust chili quantity for preferred spice level.
  • Save leftover consomme for dipping.
  • Warm tortillas before dipping to prevent tearing.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg