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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos are a flavorful and tender beef dish that's perfect for gatherings and customizable with toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast for slow cooking
  • 2 cups beef broth for flavor
  • 3 pieces dried guajillo chiles for spice
  • 2 pieces dried pasilla chiles for spice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped adds sweetness
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin for flavor
  • 2 teaspoons oregano adds earthiness
  • 1 leaf bay leaf for aroma
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
For Assembly
  • Corn tortillas for wrapping
  • Chopped cilantro and onion for topping

Method
 

Slow Cooking
  1. In a slow cooker, combine beef, beef broth, guajillo and pasilla chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 480 minutes (8 hours) or high for 240 minutes (4 hours) until beef is tender.
  3. Remove meat, shred it, and return it to the sauce.
Assembly
  1. Heat tortillas on a skillet.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the shredded beef mixture.
  3. Top with chopped cilantro and onion before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the beef before slow cooking. Adjust the amount of chiles to your heat preference. Let the filling sit to meld flavors together. If you have leftovers, store the beef and broth separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.