Birria Tacos Recipe
Birria Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender, flavorful beef in a rich, spicy broth, served on corn tortillas with fresh garnishes.
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Calories: 400kcal
Servings: 8 Servings
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 Lbs Beef brisket or chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 5 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Medium Onion diced
- 2-3 Bay leaves1 tbsp Dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp Ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 Tsp Ground cloves
- 2-3 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce adjust to taste
- 4 Cups Beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Diced onions for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sear the Meat: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sear beef until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pot, sauté garlic and onion until softened. Add bay leaves, oregano, cumin, paprika, cloves, and chipotle peppers. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Beef: Return the beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
- Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to the pot and simmer for another 15-20 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Prepare Tacos: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Warm corn tortillas until lightly charred on each side. Fill each tortilla with birria beef. Top with cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of chipotle peppers used.
- For deeper flavor, prepare the birria a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tacos | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g