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The Best Birria Tacos Recipe

The Best Birria Tacos Recipe
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5.2 from 13 reviews

This recipe for The Best Birria Tacos offers tender, slow-cooked beef infused with a rich, flavorful chili sauce. Served on warm corn tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime, these tacos are perfect for a comforting and authentic Mexican meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Broth

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth

Chili Sauce

  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt to taste

For Serving

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the Chiles: Place the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in a bowl with hot water and let them soak for 15 minutes until softened.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Drain the chiles and add them to a blender along with the beef broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth sauce consistency.
  3. Combine Meat and Sauce: Place the beef chuck roast in a large pot and pour the blended chili sauce over it, ensuring the meat is well covered.
  4. Slow Cook the Beef: Cook on low heat for approximately 3 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easy to shred.
  5. Shred the Meat: Remove the beef from the pot, shred it using two forks, then return the shredded meat to the pot to soak in the sauce.
  6. Prepare Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet until pliable and slightly toasted for the best texture.
  7. Assemble Tacos: Fill each warmed tortilla generously with the shredded beef, then top with freshly chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve: Serve the birria tacos hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top to add a fresh burst of flavor.

Notes

  • For a smokier flavor, you can toast the dried chiles lightly before soaking.
  • Adjust salt to taste after blending the sauce as beef broth may contain sodium.
  • Leftover birria meat can be refrigerated and used for quesadillas or stews.
  • For extra richness, some recipes add a small amount of vinegar or chipotle peppers to the sauce.
  • Use fresh, good-quality corn tortillas for the best taco experience.

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Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Slow Cooked Beef, Beef Chuck Roast, Corn Tortilla Tacos, Authentic Birria

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