Authentic Birria Tacos Recipe

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Dive into the world of Mexican cuisine with this mouthwatering recipe for Authentic Birria Tacos. This dish is all about tender, flavorful meat wrapped in soft tortillas, creating a delightful explosion of taste with each bite.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 5 dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 dried pasilla chilies
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Diced onion
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast, chopped onion, garlic cloves, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the meat is tender and easily shreds, about 3 hours.
  3. Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
  4. In a separate pot, boil water and add the dried guajillo and pasilla chilies. Let them simmer for 10 minutes until soft.
  5. In a blender, combine the softened chilies, chopped onion, and garlic cloves. Blend until smooth.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chili mixture. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the shredded beef.
  7. Let the mixture simmer for another 20 minutes until the flavors meld together.
  8. Warm up the corn tortillas and fill them with the birria mixture. Top with chopped cilantro and onion.
  9. Serve the birria tacos with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy every savory bite of these Authentic Birria Tacos!

    Authentic Birria Tacos Recipe

    Dive into the world of Mexican cuisine with this mouthwatering recipe for Authentic Birria Tacos. This dish is all about tender, flavorful meat wrapped in soft tortillas, creating a delightful explosion of taste with each bite.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
    • 5 dried guajillo chilies
    • 3 dried pasilla chilies
    • 1 onion
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Corn tortillas
    • Chopped fresh cilantro
    • Diced onion
    • Lime wedges

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast, chopped onion, garlic cloves, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
    • Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the meat is tender and easily shreds, about 3 hours.
    • Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
    • In a separate pot, boil water and add the dried guajillo and pasilla chilies. Let them simmer for 10 minutes until soft.
    • In a blender, combine the softened chilies, chopped onion, and garlic cloves. Blend until smooth.
    • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chili mixture. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the shredded beef.
    • Let the mixture simmer for another 20 minutes until the flavors meld together.
    • Warm up the corn tortillas and fill them with the birria mixture. Top with chopped cilantro and onion.
    • Serve the birria tacos with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy every savory bite of these Authentic Birria Tacos!

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