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Birria de Res Tacos

A delicious and savory Mexican dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 5 cups Beef broth
  • 3 Dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 2 Dried ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 6 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 12 Corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Diced onions
  • 1 cup Lime wedges

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, add beef, beef broth, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, onion, garlic, cumin seeds, oregano, salt, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves.
  2. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
  3. 3. Remove the beef and shred it using forks. Set aside.
  4. 4. Blend the remaining broth and solids until smooth. Return to the pot and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Heat corn tortillas on a skillet. Dip them in the broth, then fill with shredded beef, cilantro, and onions.
  6. 6. Serve with lime wedges and extra broth for dipping.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Birria, Mexican, Tacos
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