Savory Birria Tacos Recipe
Savory and tender birria tacos made with marinated beef and served with a flavorful dipping broth. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 lbs beef short ribs
- 4 dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Diced onions for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend the softened chiles with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, beef broth, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the beef chuck roast and short ribs in the marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and cook the marinated meat in a covered pot for about 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the cooked meat with two forks and strain the cooking liquid to reserve the broth.
- Toast corn tortillas in a skillet until warm, then fill with shredded birria meat and cook until crispy.
- Serve the tacos hot with reserved broth, garnished with cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the meat overnight.