Description
Authentic birria tacos featuring tender beef marinated in spices and served with zesty consomé.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Diced onion (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine beef chuck roast, beef broth, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a crockpot.
- Cook on low for about 480 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks when cooked.
- Blend the cooking liquid until smooth to create the consomé.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm the corn tortillas.
- Fill the tortillas with shredded beef, cheese, onions, and cilantro.
- Fold and fry the tortillas until golden and crispy.
- Serve with warm consomé on the side for dipping.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare beef and consomé a day in advance for richer flavor. Customize with toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: birria tacos, Mexican cuisine, slow cooker beef tacos, flavorful tacos, authentic birria