Birria Tacos: Easy Recipe for Juicy Homemade Flavor
Enjoy the rich and savory flavors of homemade Birria Tacos with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 pound lamb shanks
- 6 dried guajillo chiles
- 4 dried pasilla chiles
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Toast the chiles in a hot skillet until fragrant.
- Soak the chiles in hot water until softened.
- Blend the soaked chiles with onion, garlic, spices, and broth until smooth.
- In a pot, combine the meats, chili mixture, and bay leaves. Simmer until tender.
- Shred the meat and serve in tortillas topped with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the meat overnight.
- Serve with a side of consommé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Recipes, Homemade Tacos