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My Fave Birria Tacos

Delicious and hearty birria tacos featuring tender beef and rich flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dried Chiles

  • 4 pieces dried guajillo peppers
  • 4 pieces dried ancho chiles
  • 4 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo

Vegetables

  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 0.5 cup crushed tomatoes

Broth & Liquids

  • 0.5 cup organic beef stock (You can sub with water)
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground allspice

Meat

  • 3 lbs organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
  • 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Additional ingredients

  • 0.5 piece onion, diced
  • 4 cups organic beef stock
  • 2 cups water

Tortillas & Toppings

  • 12 pieces organic corn tortillas
  • shredded Oaxaca cheese shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Additional Toppings

  • Pico de Gallo Pico de Gallo

Instructions
 

  • Toast dried chiles, then blend with vegetables, broth, and spices to make the sauce.
  • Cook beef chunks in a pot with the sauce until tender, about 2-3 hours.
  • Shred the cooked beef and assemble tacos with tortillas, cheese, cilantro, and Pico de Gallo.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight before cooking.
Keyword Beef