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Birria Tacos

Beef Birria Tacos

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Switch up taco night with these irresistible beef birria tacos, also known as quesabirria. With their crispy tortillas, melty Oaxacan cheese, and slow-cooked beef, these tacos are a flavor explosion that will keep you coming back for more. Each bite is enhanced by a rich consommé dipping sauce that adds depth and satisfaction to the meal. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will elevate your taco nights to new heights.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 3-inch chunks)
  • 10 guajillo chiles
  • 5 ancho chiles
  • 3 arbol chiles
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion (quartered)
  • 6 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Corn tortillas (or cassava flour tortillas)
  • Diced white onion
  • Roughly chopped cilantro
  • Oaxacan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds and lightly toasting them in a dry skillet until fragrant.
  2. Blend the toasted chiles with Roma tomatoes, quartered onion, garlic cloves, broth, vinegar, and spices until smooth.
  3. Place beef in a slow cooker or pot, pour the blended sauce over it, and cook until tender (8 hours on low in a slow cooker or 5 hours on low heat in a pot).
  4. Shred the cooked beef and fry corn tortillas in a skillet until warm. Add shredded beef and cheese, folding to crisp both sides.
  5. Serve hot with reserved consommé for dipping and garnish with diced onion and cilantro.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow cooking, frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco (100g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg