Crispy Birria Beef Tacos

Fall-apart chile-braised beef, dunked and crisped golden

Crispy birria beef tacos are the ultimate Mexican comfort food. The beef is braised low and slow with guajillo and ancho chiles, then shredded and tucked into corn tortillas that are dipped in the rich red fat and seared until golden and crisp. They are perfect for a weekend gathering or any time you want a deeply flavorful, hands-on meal that delivers on every bite.

Ingredients

• 3 lb beef chuck, cut in chunks
• 4 guajillo and ancho chiles, seeded
• 1 white onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 12 corn tortillas
• diced white onion and cilantro
• lime wedges

Instructions

1. Toast chiles in a dry skillet 30 seconds; soak in hot water 15 minutes.
2. Blend chiles, onion, garlic, spices, broth, and vinegar until smooth.
3. Sear beef in a Dutch oven, then pour in chile sauce with bay leaves.
4. Cover and braise at 325F for 3 hours, until beef shreds easily.
5. Shred beef; skim the red fat from the consomme and reserve it.
6. Dip tortillas in fat, sear, fill, fold, and crisp both sides.
7. Serve with onion, cilantro, lime, and a cup of consomme for dunking.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 733 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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