Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Cheesy Birria Tacos, filled with spiced beef and gooey cheese, wrapped in crispy corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
- 3 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 dried ancho peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like Oaxaca or mozzarella)
- Chopped onions and cilantro for garnish
- Consommé for dipping
Instructions
- Soak the dried guajillo and ancho peppers in hot water for about 15 minutes.
- Combine in a blender the soaked peppers, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Add the beef to a large pot and pour the sauce over it. Season with salt and simmer on low heat for about 120-180 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and set aside once cooked.
- Heat a little birria oil in a separate pan, then place a tortilla in the pan.
- Spoon some shredded beef and a sprinkle of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the tacos with chopped onions, cilantro, and a side of consommé for dipping.
Notes
Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor and ensure to warm the tortillas before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Simmering and Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg