Birria Tacos
Birria tacos are a flavorful delight that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. Each bite of tender, juicy meat enveloped in a soft corn tortilla, paired with aromatic spices and rich broth, creates an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for gatherings or simply to spice up your weeknight dinners, these tacos are easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat. Get ready to impress family and friends with this mouthwatering recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 5 dried guajillo peppers, soaked
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup Oaxaca cheese
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper; sear in a hot skillet until browned.
- Blend soaked guajillo peppers, garlic cloves, cumin, lime juice, and water until smooth.
- Place the meat in a slow cooker or Dutch oven; pour the sauce over it. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
- Sauté diced onions in oil until translucent; warm tortillas in a separate pan.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shredded birria meat, sautéed onions, and Oaxaca cheese. Serve with broth for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg