Add Some Spice to Your Taco Tuesday with This Birria Tacos Recipe

I’d love to share a recipe for Birria Tacos with you! Birria is a traditional Mexican meat stew that originated in the state of Jalisco. It’s typically made with goat meat, but beef is a common substitute. Birria Tacos are made by filling tortillas with tender, flavorful meat that has been slow-cooked in a spicy, aromatic broth.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

For the Birria:

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tacos:

• Corn tortillas
• Shredded cheese (optional)
• Chopped onions and cilantro, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large dutch oven or pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and fragrant.
4. Add the chiles to the pot and cook for a few minutes until they are slightly toasted.
5. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir well to combine.
6. Return the beef to the pot and spoon the broth over the top. Cover the pot with a lid and bake in the oven for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
7. Remove the beef from the pot and shred it with two forks.
8. Strain the broth and reserve it for dipping your tacos later.
9. Heat up some tortillas on a griddle or in the microwave.
10. Assemble your tacos by adding some shredded beef to each tortilla, along with some shredded cheese (if using), chopped onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side and a small bowl of the reserved broth for dipping.

Tags:

Birria Tacos Recipe
Mexican Meat Stew
Authentic Birria Tacos
Slow-cooked Beef Tacos