Authentic Birria Tacos
Experience the vibrant flavors of Authentic Birria Tacos with tender beef, rich spices, and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 200 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro and onions for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Assemble Your Ingredients: In a pot, place the beef chuck roast, water, onion, garlic, and spices—don’t forget to add the softened chilies after blending them with a bit of water.
- Bring to a Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it’s bubbling, reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer to Perfection: Allow it to simmer for 120-180 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
- Shred the Beef: Once the beef is cooked, shred it generously using two forks, and return it to the flavorful broth.
- Prepare the Tacos: Heat the corn tortillas on a hot griddle and fill each one with the delicious beef mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve your tacos with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices or use lamb/pork for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg