My Fave Birria Tacos
Experience a culinary delight with My Fave Birria Tacos, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in warm corn tortillas. This dish bursts with rich flavors from guajillo chiles and aromatic herbs, creating a savory experience that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. Each bite transports you to a world of taste, enhanced by fresh cilantro and zesty lime. Ideal for dipping in flavorful consomé, these tacos are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (plus extra for cooking)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 corn tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chiles: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo chiles. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend the Marinade: Combine soaked chiles, onion, garlic, and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate the Meat: Place beef in a bowl or resealable bag. Pour marinade over it and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Cook the Beef: Transfer marinated beef to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add remaining chicken broth and cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- Assemble Tacos: Shred the beef with forks. Warm tortillas in a skillet, fill each with shredded meat and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve: Place tacos on plates alongside small bowls of reserved cooking liquid for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg