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Birria Tacos

Delicious and satisfying birria tacos filled with tender, spiced meat and served with a rich broth for dipping. Perfect for a cozy dinner or fun get-together.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or any cut you prefer
  • 1 whole onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 pieces dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2-3 pieces dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 cups beef broth or more if you like it soupy
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 8 pieces Corn tortillas for serving
  • to garnish Fresh cilantro and diced onion
  • to serve Lime wedges for that zesty finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles until they become fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Transfer the toasted chiles to a blender with the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and about a cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth, adding more broth if necessary.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
  2. Pour the chili sauce over the beef and add the remaining broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  3. Once tender, remove the beef from the pot, shred it, and return it to the pot to soak up the broth.
Serving
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a hot skillet for a few seconds on each side.
  2. Fill the warm tortillas with the shredded beef and top with cilantro and diced onions. Serve with lime wedges and a bowl of the broth for dipping.

Notes

Leftovers taste even better the next day; store beef and broth separately to keep tortillas from getting soggy. Feel free to invite family to help assemble the tacos for a fun cooking experience.