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Super Crispy Birria Tacos

Enjoy flavor-packed Super Crispy Birria Tacos filled with juicy beef and crunchy tortillas, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef filling
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 6 pieces dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 pieces dried ancho chiles
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For assembling
  • 10 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 piece lime, cut into wedges

Method
 

Beef Preparation
  1. In a pot, boil beef chuck roast until tender, about 2 hours. Remove and let cool before shredding.
Chili Preparation
  1. In a pan, toast guajillo and ancho chiles until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Blend soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, and some of the beef broth until smooth.
  2. Mix the sauce with the shredded beef and remaining beef broth in a pot. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
Taco Assembly
  1. Heat a skillet and dip corn tortillas into the beef broth, then place on the skillet.
  2. Add beef filling to one half of the tortilla and fold.
  3. Cook until crispy on both sides.
Serving
  1. Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For added tenderness, let your beef cool fully before shredding. Try different chiles—chipotle chiles can add a fun smoky kick if you're feeling adventurous.