Beef Birria Tacos
Juicy, spiced beef enveloped in warm, crispy corn tortillas, served with rich and aromatic chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 525 minutes
- Total Time: 555 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried pasilla chilies
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Toast dried chilies in a pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Blend soaked chilies with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and half a cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Place seasoned beef in the slow cooker and pour chili sauce over it.
- Add remaining beef broth around the meat, then set slow cooker to low and cook for about 8 hours.
- Shred the beef with forks once tender and serve in corn tortillas topped with onions and cilantro.
Notes
Season the beef generously for optimal flavor. Toasting the chilies enhances their depth. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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