Birria Tacos
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Delicious birria tacos made with tender meat and aromatic spices, served with a side of consomé.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 pound bone-in beef short ribs
- 4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped onions, for serving
- 1 cup chopped cilantro, for serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- In a large pot, heat some oil and brown the beef chuck roast and short ribs.
- Remove the meat and add the guajillo and ancho chilies, onion, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the spices, beef broth, and bay leaves; return the meat to the pot.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the meat and shred it, then strain the liquid to make consomé.
- Dip the tortillas in the consomé to soften, fill with meat, and serve with onions, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
- For spicy flavor, add fresh jalapeños to the filling.
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg