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Easy Birria Tacos Recipe

Easy Birria Tacos Recipe

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Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Easy Birria Tacos, a dish that combines tender beef and a rich, spicy sauce all wrapped in crispy corn tortillas. This recipe is perfect for casual family dinners or festive gatherings, allowing you to serve up an unforgettable meal with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 (16 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds chuck roast
  • 1/2 large white onion (cut into 2" pieces)
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 7 ounces chipotle sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 small limes (cut into wedges)

Instructions

  1. Place the chuck roast in a slow cooker and add onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, dried oregano, chipotle sauce, and beef broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  3. Remove the beef and shred using two forks.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a skillet and fry each tortilla briefly after dipping it in the braising broth.
  5. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and top with cheese. Fold and cook until cheese melts.
  6. Serve warm with pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker/Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg