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Birria de Res Tacos Recipe

A delicious and flavorful Mexican dish made with tender beef, perfect for tacos.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 3 cups Beef broth
  • 3 pcs Dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 2 pcs Dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 1 pc Onion quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 2 pcs Bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 12 pcs Corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 1 cup Diced onions for garnish
  • 1 cup Lime wedges for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. In a large pot, add the beef, chile sauce, beef broth, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  4. 4. Remove the beef from the pot and shred with forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and mix with the sauce.
  5. 5. Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet until warm and pliable.
  6. 6. Serve the shredded beef on the tortillas, garnished with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Beef, Birria, Tacos
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