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Birria de Res Tacos Recipe

Delicious and savory Birria de Res Tacos, 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 cut into chunks
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 5 Guajillo chiles deseeded
  • 3 Ancho chiles deseeded
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 12 Corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Diced onion
  • 1 cup Lime wedges

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, add beef chunks and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add beef broth, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove chiles, onion, and garlic from the pot and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot.
  4. 4. Add the beef back to the pot and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
  5. 5. Heat corn tortillas on a skillet until warm. Fill with shredded beef, and top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Birria, Tacos
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