Description
Discover the authentic taste of Mexico with The Tastiest Beef Birria Tacos. Juicy, tender beef simmered in a rich chili sauce, served with crispy tortillas and fresh toppings. Perfect for a flavorful family meal or impressive dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast or beef shank, cut into chunks
- 4 guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced onions and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Soak dried guajillo and ancho chilines in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Blend chilies with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, vinegar, and salt to form a marinade.
- Pour marinade over beef chunks in a slow cooker or pot. Add bay leaves and beef broth.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until beef is tender and shreddable.
- Remove beef, shred with two forks, and reserve the broth for dipping.
- Warm tortillas, fill with shredded beef, cilantro, and onions.
- Crisp in a skillet until edges are golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with lime wedges and additional broth for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the chilies before blending.
- Ensure slow cooking for tender, juicy beef.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh ingredients to enhance authenticity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg