Description
Authentic Birria Tacos featuring tender slow-cooked beef chuck roast simmered in a rich and flavorful chile sauce made from guajillo and ancho chiles, garlic, onion, and warm spices. Served with corn tortillas, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, perfect for dipping in the savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
Chile Sauce
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, seeds removed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
To Serve
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Toast Chiles and Simmer: In a pot over medium heat, lightly toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles until fragrant, then add garlic, quartered onion, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Blend Sauce: Carefully transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth to create a rich chile sauce. Then stir in apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, dried oregano, and ground cloves to season the sauce perfectly.
- Slow Cook Beef: Pour the blended chile sauce over the chunks of beef chuck roast in a slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the beef is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Prepare Tortillas: Once the beef is ready, heat the corn tortillas on a griddle or skillet until warm and pliable to prevent cracking while assembling tacos.
- Assemble and Serve: Fill each warmed tortilla with shredded beef, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges. Dip the tacos into the flavorful cooking broth for an authentic birria experience.
Notes
- Remove seeds from dried chiles to reduce bitterness and achieve a smoother sauce.
- Use a blender cautiously as hot liquids can expand; blend in batches if necessary to avoid spills.
- Slow cooking allows the beef to become tender and absorb all the aromatic flavors of the chile sauce.
- For extra richness, strain the sauce before adding to the slow cooker if desired.
- These tacos can be accompanied by pickled onions or a side of Mexican rice for a complete meal.
