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Beef Birria Tacos

Beef Birria Tacos are a delicious Mexican dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, spicy broth, served with warm corn tortillas and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 1 pound beef short ribs
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • as needed lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • blender
  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare the marinade by blending soaked guajillo and ancho chiles with beef broth until smooth. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, and blend again.
  2. Marinate the beef in a large bowl with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes or overnight for best results.
  3. In a large pot, add marinated beef and quartered onion. Pour in remaining beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 120 to 150 minutes until tender.
  4. Remove beef from pot and strain the cooking liquid to make consommé.
  5. Shred the cooked beef and toast corn tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds on each side. Assemble tacos with beef, cilantro, and diced onion.
  6. Serve tacos with lime wedges and a bowl of consommé for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 25gSodium: 800mg

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