Easy Birria Tacos for Cozy Family Nights
Comforting, slow-cooked beef tacos with smoky chilies and spices. Tender meat, crispy shells, and melty cheese, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. A cozy, budget-friendly family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 7 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 5 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 4 dried chilies de árbol, stemmed and seeded
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 vine tomatoes, quartered
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp Mexican oregano
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Minced onion, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 12 corn tortillas
- Oaxaca cheese (or Monterey Jack), shredded
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium. Brown beef chunks in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Combine ancho, guajillo, and chilies de árbol in a dry pan; toast for 30 seconds until aromatic. Transfer to a bowl and cover with boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cinnamon, oregano, and toasted chilies (with soaking liquid) to the Dutch oven. Stir in garlic pepper and salt.
- Return browned beef to the pot. Add 2 cups beef stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 2–2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Uncover and stir in remaining 2 cups stock. Simmer 30 more minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
- Heat tortillas in a skillet or oven. Top with beef, 1 tbsp cheese, and a drizzle of consommé. Garnish with cilantro, onion, and lime.
Notes
Serve with warm consommé for dipping.
Use a slow cooker: brown beef then simmer on low for 6–8 hours.
For a richer flavor, roast tomatoes, onions, and chilies first.
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Use a slow cooker: brown beef then simmer on low for 6–8 hours.
For a richer flavor, roast tomatoes, onions, and chilies first.
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 5000mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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