Beef birria tacos are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich, chile-spiced consommé. Each taco is dipped, griddled until crispy, and filled with melty cheese, onion, and fresh cilantro, making them a restaurant-worthy dish at home. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or anytime you want bold Mexican flavors, these tacos are just as satisfying as the ones you’d get from your favorite taqueria.

Quick Info

⏱️ 320 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 88%

Nutrition

795 cal • 56g protein • 52g carbs • 44g fat

Tags

[Dinner] • [Lunch] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless chuck roast
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 5 guajillo chiles
• 4 ancho chilies
• 2 dried árbol chiles (or 3 chiles for more heat)
• Hot water, as needed
• 3 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 small fresh cilantro bunch, bottom stems removed
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 18 corn tortillas
• 10 ounces queso blanco, grated or sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions Preview

1. Cut the chuck roast into manageable 3-to-4…
2. Heat a Dutch oven or a deep skillet over m…
3. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the skille…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Eden Nosal • From: Tasty