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Birria Tacos

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Birria Tacos are a beloved Mexican delicacy that combines tender, slow-cooked meat with a rich blend of spices, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Originating from Jalisco, this dish is often served with a flavorful dipping broth known as consomé, enhancing the overall experience. Each taco showcases succulent meat infused with aromatic herbs and spices like cumin and guajillo chiles, topped with fresh cilantro and diced onions for added crunch. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet meal at home, these tacos are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Prepare to indulge in this culinary adventure that bursts with flavor and tradition.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • Chuck roast
  • Dried guajillo chiles
  • Cumin seeds
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Onion
  • Beef broth

Instructions

  1. Cut chuck roast into large chunks and season generously with salt. Sear in a pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  2. Remove stems and seeds from guajillo chiles; soak them in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  3. Blend soaked chiles with cumin seeds, onion, garlic cloves, and beef broth until smooth.
  4. Add the blended sauce to the pot with seared meat. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  5. Shred the meat in the pot while mixing it back into the broth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Warm corn tortillas on a skillet; fill each tortilla generously with shredded birria meat, topping with onions and cilantro before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg