Description
Discover the ultimate Easy Birria Tacos Recipe that brings together crispy, cheesy, and juicy goodness in every bite! These mouthwatering tacos are filled with tender beef simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made from a blend of spices and chiles. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a casual meal with friends, these birria tacos are sure to impress. Wrapped in golden-fried corn tortillas and served with fresh toppings, they offer a delightful dining experience everyone will love. Perfect for meal prep or taco night, this recipe guarantees satisfaction without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 lbs brisket or flank steak
- 1/4 cup onion (thin strips)
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 8 medium tomatoes
- 1 whole head garlic
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp whole cloves (or 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
- 2 stick cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2.3 oz guajillo chiles
- 1.4 oz pasilla chiles
- 1½ tbsp chipotle chile
- 1.1 oz ancho chiles
- a pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder (stock powder)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 1/3 cups cooking oil (grape seed oil or avocado oil recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing onions, quartering tomatoes, and crushing garlic. Clean chiles by removing seeds.
- Toast spices in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Sear meat in oil until browned; set aside.
- In the same oil, sauté garlic and onions until translucent; add tomatoes and chiles.
- Blend the mixture into a smooth sauce; strain if desired.
- Pressure cook meat with sauce and water for about 72 minutes.
- Shred cooked meat and fry it with some sauce until coated.
- Fry tortillas with cheese until crispy; fill them with shredded meat and toppings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg