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My Fave Birria Tacos

My Fave Birria Tacos That Will Delight Your Taste Buds!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious and flavorful birria tacos that are sure to delight your taste buds with their rich taste and tender meat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 lb beef shank
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a pot, toast the dried chiles until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast and shank, then pour the blended sauce over the meat.
  4. Add the remaining beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
  5. Remove the meat, shred it, and return it to the pot to soak in the broth.
  6. Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet, then fill them with the shredded meat and garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight in the sauce.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chiles.
  • These tacos can be served with a side of consomé for dipping.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg