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Mexican birria tacos

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Delicious Mexican birria tacos made with flavorful beef and spices.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 lb beef shank
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Tortillas
  • Chopped onion for garnish
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak chiles in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend chiles with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and beef broth until smooth.
  3. Season beef with salt and place in a pot.
  4. Pour the blended sauce over the beef.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours until tender.
  6. Shred the beef and serve in tortillas.
  7. Garnish with chopped onion and cilantro.

Notes

  • Make sure to remove the seeds from the chiles for less heat.
  • Serve with lime wedges for added flavor.
  • You can use leftover meat for other dishes.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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