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My Fave Birria Tacos

My Fave Birria Tacos Recipe – 8-Hour Slow-Cooked Bliss


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Flavorful and tender birria tacos with a rich consommé for dipping.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 1 white onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Toast dried chilies in a dry skillet for 2 minutes, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend soaked chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper with beef broth and vinegar until smooth.
  3. Pour sauce over beef in a slow cooker, add bay leaves, and cook on low for 8 hours.
  4. Shred the beef and skim fat from the consommé.
  5. Dip tortillas in the consommé, fill with beef, and cook on a hot skillet until crispy.
  6. Serve with consommé, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use leftover consommé as a dipping sauce.
  • For extra flavor, fry tacos in the skimmed fat.
  • Double the recipe for a crowd.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: birria tacos, Mexican food, beef tacos, slow cooker recipe