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Birria Tacos

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Experience the rich flavors and textures of traditional Birria Tacos, featuring tender beef in a savory broth with fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 34 dried guajillo chilies
  • 23 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped onions and cilantro for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chilies: Soak the guajillo chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until they soften. Once softened, drain and blend with diced tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Load the Crock Pot: Place the beef chuck roast in your Crock Pot, creating a flavorful bed for the meat. Pour the blended sauce over the roast.
  3. Add the broth: Pour in the beef broth, then add the quartered onion.
  4. Cook low and slow: Set your Crock Pot to low and let it cook for 6-8 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the beef: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Assemble your tacos: Warm corn tortillas, fill them with the beef, and top with chopped onions and fresh cilantro.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, prepare the beef a day in advance and reheat before serving. Try customizing toppings as desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg