Description

Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of homemade Birria Tacos, crafted with tender beef slow-cooked to perfection. These tacos feature crispy tortillas filled with rich, flavorful beef and gooey Oaxacan cheese, served alongside a savory consommé for dipping. Perfect for casual family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is customizable to suit your taste. With a blend of spices that create an irresistible flavor profile, these tacos will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

Scale

4 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 3-inch chunks)
10 guajillo chiles
5 ancho chilies
3 arbol chilies
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

Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds, then toast them in a dry skillet until fragrant.
Soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
Blend the soaked chiles with Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and spices until smooth.
Place beef chunks in a slow cooker or Dutch oven, pour the blended sauce over it, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
Heat tortillas on a skillet, fill with shredded birria meat and cheese, fold, and cook until crispy.
Serve with warm consommé for dipping.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer chiles based on your preference. Substitute chicken or turkey for a lighter option without sacrificing flavor. Use plant-based options like mushrooms or jackfruit for vegetarian birria tacos.