Description
Birria tacos are a culinary delight that captivates the senses with tender, slow-cooked beef and a symphony of rich spices. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, enveloped in warm, soft tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, these tacos promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 5 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Season chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Soak guajillo chiles in boiling water for 10 minutes until soft.
- Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Blend soaked chiles, sautéed onions and garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and enough beef broth to create a smooth sauce.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine seasoned meat and blended sauce; add additional beef broth to cover.
- Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low heat for about 3 hours until meat shreds easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg