Birria Tacos
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Crispy, juicy tacos filled with tender braised beef in a rich, spiced sauce, topped with melted cheese and cilantro. These flavorful tacos balance sweet, savory, and spicy notes in every bite.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 4 dried ancho chiles (stems removed)
- 3 dried guajillo chiles (stems removed)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 pounds chuck roast (cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 1 pound beef short ribs ((about 2 ribs))
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (diced)
- 8 Roma tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
- 6 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Vegetable oil
- 16 corn tortillas
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella or Oaxacan cheese ((225g))
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
- Lime wedges (to serve)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 285M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 45m
- Cook
- 4h
- Sodium
- 967mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 492mg
- Calcium
- 142mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 45M
- SODIUM
- 967MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.