My Fave Birria Tacos: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Recipe
My Fave Birria Tacos are a delicious twist on a beloved classic, combining juicy, flavorful meat with a perfect blend of spices.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Tacos
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 pound lamb shoulder
- 6 dried guajillo chilies
- 3 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 4 cups beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- In a large pot, roast the dried chilies until fragrant.
- Add the beef, lamb, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and beef broth.
- Simmer for 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Shred the meat and serve in warm tortillas.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- For spicier tacos, add jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- Allow the meat to rest before shredding for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Food, Comfort Food