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Birria Tacos

Birria tacos are a delicious Mexican dish made with tender, flavorful meat served in warm corn tortillas, often garnished with fresh cilantro and diced onions, and served with a savory broth for dipping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Gather beef chuck roast and short ribs. Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks. Place the meat in a large pot. Add quartered onion and minced garlic. Combine well.
  2. In a blender, combine dried guajillo and ancho peppers, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add a little beef broth and blend until you have a thick paste.
  3. Pour the marinade over the meat in the pot. Add remaining beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir to coat the meat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 150 to 180 minutes.
  4. Remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly toast each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded meat in the center of a warm tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and diced onion. Serve with lime wedges and a small bowl of reserved broth for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 800mg

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