Beef Birria Tacos Recipe
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Beef birria tacos feature slow-cooked chuck roast in a rich chile and spice broth, shredded and served in warm corn tortillas with cheese and cilantro. Deeply savory, smoky, and complex with just the right heat. Dip the tacos in the braising liquid for maximum flavor.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried Morita chiles
- 3 dried pasilla chiles
- Water
- 2 large Roma tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 5 cloves ((½ teaspoon))
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 pound chuck roast
- 2 pound short ribs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onions, (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, (chopped)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 2-2½ cups water
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, shredded, or shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cilantro and lime
- 1 dash chili powder, (optional)
- 1 dash paprika, (optional)
- Cracked peppercorns, (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 235M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 3h 30m
- Sodium
- 1910mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1502mg
- Calcium
- 460mg
- Iron
- 11mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 1910MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.