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Birria Tacos

Tender beef chuck roast simmered with flavorful guajillo and ancho chiles, served in warm corn tortillas with melted Oaxacan cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Preparation
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast Ideal for slow cooking, becomes tender.
  • 2 pieces guajillo chiles Provides rich, sweet flavor.
  • 2 pieces ancho chiles Adds smoky and fruity taste.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning the beef.
Taco Assembly
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas Fresh and warm for best taste.
  • 1 cup Oaxacan cheese, shredded Melts beautifully and adds creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish.
  • 1 piece lime For squeezing before serving.

Method
 

Beef Preparation
  1. Place the beef chuck roast in a large pot with guajillo and ancho chiles.
  2. Add enough water to submerge the meat, season it generously, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Cook until the beef is so tender that it practically falls apart with the touch of a fork.
Tortilla Preparation
  1. While the beef is simmering, warm corn tortillas in a skillet until they’re pliable and slightly toasty.
Assembling Tacos
  1. Once the beef is ready, pull it apart with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and a generous sprinkle of melted Oaxacan cheese.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Pair with pickled onions, zesty salsa, or guacamole for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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