Description
Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering Mexican delicacy that promises to elevate your culinary experience. These tacos feature succulent beef chuck roast, slow-cooked to perfection and marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, including dried guajillo peppers, garlic, and cumin. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onions, every bite delivers an explosion of rich flavors. Served alongside a savory broth for dipping, Birria Tacos are perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro and diced onion (for serving)
Instructions
- Toast the guajillo peppers in a skillet until fragrant; blend with garlic, onion, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and water until smooth.
- Marinate the beef with the blended sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook the marinated beef in a pot with water until tender (approximately 3 hours), then shred the meat.
- Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shredded beef, topping with cilantro and onion mix. Serve with reserved broth on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg