My Fave Birria Tacos Recipe
These Birria Tacos are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender, shredded beef cooked in a rich and spicy chili paste, served in crispy corn tortillas with melted cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for a festive meal or casual gathering.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chili Paste:
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup organic beef stock (substitute with water)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsps Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
For the Meat:
- 3 lbs. organic chuck roast beef, chopped into medium-large chunks
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cups organic beef stock
- 2 cups water
- 12 organic corn tortillas
- Shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- TO MAKE THE CHILI PASTE: Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles, boil in beef stock, let sit, then blend with remaining ingredients until smooth.
- TO MAKE THE ‘MEAT’: Sear beef chunks, sauté onions, add chili paste, stock, water, simmer, then braise in the oven.
- LET EVERYTHING BRAISE IN THE OVEN: Cook in the oven until beef is tender, shred meat.
- TO ASSEMBLE THE TACOS: Prepare dipping sauce, fry tortillas, fill with shredded beef, onions, parsley, and cheese, then serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the chili paste by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- For a shortcut, you can use store-bought beef stock instead of making your own.
- Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like avocado, lime, or pickled red onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Beef Tacos, Birria Recipe