Description
Switch up your taco night with these irresistible beef birria tacos! Bursting with flavor from slow-cooked marinated beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Serve them alongside a warm, rich consommé for dipping that enhances every delicious bite. Gather your loved ones for a meal that promises seconds—maybe even thirds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 10 guajillo chiles
- 5 ancho chiles
- 3 arbol chiles
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Corn or cassava flour tortillas
- Oaxacan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds, then lightly toast in a skillet and soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend softened chiles with tomatoes, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and spices until smooth.
- Place beef in the slow cooker, pour the blended sauce over it, add the remaining broth, and cook on low for about 8 hours.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet, fill them with shredded beef and cheese, fold, and cook until crispy.
- Serve with diced onions, cilantro, and warm consommé on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 510 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg