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A vibrant plate of birria tacos featuring crispy corn tortillas filled with tender, shredded beef, garnished with chopped onions, cilantro, and a side of rich, red birria broth in a rustic bowl, all set on a wooden table with colorful accents and a splash of lime juice.

Ultimate Mexican Birria Tacos with Juicy, Spicy Beef

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A flavorful and tender Mexican birria recipe made with slow-cooked beef, aromatic spices, and served as crispy tacos or in a rich broth.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies and soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, and oregano into a smooth sauce.
  3. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet until browned.
  4. Place beef in a slow cooker, pour chili sauce over, add beef broth, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Shred the cooked beef and serve in tortillas or as a stew with broth.

Notes

  • Use quality dried chilies for authentic flavor.
  • Adjust spice level by varying chili amount.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, lime, and warm tortillas.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow-Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg