My Fave Birria Tacos

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C. Motter Cindy

Experience the rich, savory flavors of authentic birria tacos at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for gatherings and meal prep, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser with tender, flavorful meat and a dipping consommé.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Beef
3 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket cut into large chunks
Chiles
4 dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
2 dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
1 dried chipotle pepper optional, for heat
Aromatics
1 medium onion quartered
6 cloves garlic peeled
2 Roma tomatoes halved
Spices
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
Liquids
4 cups beef broth low sodium
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Seasoning
salt and black pepper to taste
Taco Assembly
corn tortillas preferably street taco size
Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella shredded
fresh cilantro chopped
lime wedges
white onion finely diced (for garnish)
vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

Dutch Oven
Blender,
skillet,
Mixing bowl

Method

Prepare the Chiles

Blend the Sauce

Season the Beef

Build the Braise

Shred the Meat

Prepare the Tortillas

Serve

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

The smell that fills your kitchen during this process is intoxicating. Ethan always wanders in, drawn by the aroma of toasted chiles and simmering beef. The kids peek around the corner, asking, “Is it ready yet?” That’s the beauty of birria tacos; they’re a labor of love that rewards every minute.

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