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Birria Tacos (Dipping Tacos)

Delicious and savory tacos filled with tender, spiced meat, served with a rich dipping broth for an authentic Mexican experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Birria
  • 2 lbs Chuck roast Cut into large chunks
  • 1 lb Short ribs Bone-in for flavor
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 3 dried Guajillo chiles Stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried Ancho chiles Stemmed and seeded
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 onion Yellow onion Chopped
  • 2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Tacos
  • 12 corn Tortillas Warmed
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro For garnish
  • 1 cup Chopped onion For garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Birria
  1. In a large pot, combine the beef chuck, short ribs, beef broth, and spices. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.
  3. Remove the meat from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat using two forks.
  4. Blend the remaining broth with the cooked chiles until smooth. Return to the pot.
  5. Add the shredded meat back into the pot and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Dip each tortilla in the broth, then fill with shredded meat.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro and onion.
  3. Serve with lime wedges and a bowl of the dipping broth.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight with the spices and garlic before cooking.