Description
Birria Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made with tender, slow-cooked meat, served in a soft tortilla with flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 lb lamb shoulder
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 dried ancho peppers
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toast the guajillo and ancho peppers in a skillet until fragrant.
- Remove stems and seeds, then blend the peppers with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and a bit of broth until smooth.
- In a large pot, add the beef and lamb, then pour the blended sauce over the meat.
- Add the remaining beef broth and salt, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
- Shred the meat and serve in tortillas with a side of the broth.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer peppers.
- For authentic flavor, use corn tortillas.
- Serve with onions and salsa for added taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Slow Cooked Meat, Authentic Mexican Cuisine