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Birria Tacos

Mouthwatering Birria Tacos That Bring Joy to Your Table

Experience the joy of Birria Tacos, a delightful comfort food with rich, savory flavors and customizable options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Short ribs or oxtail can be used for richer flavor.
For the Chilies
  • 3 pieces Dried Guajillo Chilies Adds a smoky and slightly sweet depth.
  • 2 pieces Dried Ancho Chilies Provides additional sweetness and complexity.
  • 2 pieces Dried Pasilla Chilies Offers a hint of spice.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Enhances the overall spice profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Opt for Mexican oregano if available.
For Cooking
  • 4 cups Beef Stock (Low Sodium) Essential for marinating and cooking.
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas Fresh is ideal; flour tortillas are a suitable substitute.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Oaxaca Cheese Consider mozzarella or Monterey Jack for similar texture.
  • 1 cup White Onion Chopped for garnish.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Large Pot
  • Griddle
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Birria Tacos
  1. Toast dried guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. Blend soaked chilies with ground cumin, oregano, chopped white onion, garlic cloves, and beef stock until smooth. Marinate beef chuck roast in this mixture for 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Cook marinated beef with leftover marinade and an additional cup of beef stock in a pot. Simmer on low for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
  4. Shred the beef with forks and strain the cooking liquid for consommé.
  5. Heat a griddle, dip tortillas in consommé, fill with shredded beef and Oaxaca cheese, then cook on each side until crispy.
  6. Serve hot with garnishes of chopped white onion and fresh cilantro, and a bowl of consommé for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Marinate beef overnight for deeper flavors. Always warm corn tortillas before filling to prevent tearing.

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