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Birria Tacos

Beef Birria Tacos


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  • Author: Margaret Williams
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Transform your taco night with these delightful Beef Birria Tacos, also known as Quesabirria. Bursting with rich flavors from slow-cooked beef and aromatic spices, each taco is enveloped in crispy tortillas and melty Oaxacan cheese. Served alongside a savory consommé dipping sauce, these tacos are sure to become a favorite in your household. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to customize with your choice of toppings. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual meal at home, these Birria Tacos will impress every time.


Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 10 guajillo chiles
  • 5 ancho chilies
  • 3 arbol chilies
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • Corn tortillas (or cassava flour tortillas)
  • Oaxacan cheese


Instructions

  1. Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds; toast them in a skillet until fragrant.
  2. Blend the toasted chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, and spices until smooth.
  3. Place the chuck roast in a slow cooker; pour the blended sauce over it and cook on low for about 8 hours.
  4. Once tender, shred the beef and warm tortillas; fill with beef and cheese then crisp in a pan.
  5. Serve hot with diced onions, cilantro, and warm consommé for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg