Description
Birria Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender, shredded beef, served in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onions.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 dried guajillo peppers, stems and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced onion (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef chunks.
- In a slow cooker, add the seasoned beef, beef broth, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, guajillo peppers, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
- To assemble the tacos, heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the shredded beef mixture. Top with chopped cilantro and diced onion. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a chopped jalapeño to the slow cooker.
- Try using flour tortillas instead of corn for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg