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Delicious Mexican Birria Tacos served with fresh cilantro and onion
Serine Milo

Mexican Birria Tacos

Experience the rich and comforting flavors of Mexican birria tacos made with slow-cooked beef and aromatic spices, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Birria
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast (or brisket)
  • 2 pieces dried guajillo peppers, seeds removed
  • 2 pieces dried ancho peppers, seeds removed
  • 1 piece onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Salt to taste
For the Tacos
  • Corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Shredded onion (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the guajillo and ancho peppers in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Place the toasted peppers in a blender along with onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Pour in about a cup of beef broth to help blend everything smoothly into a thick paste.
Cooking
  1. Cut the beef into large chunks and use the sauté function on your Instant Pot to brown the meat for a few minutes on each side.
  2. Pour the spicy paste over the beef and add the remaining beef broth, ensuring everything is well coated.
  3. Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  4. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before flipping the valve.
  5. Check the meat; it should be fall-apart tender. If not, give it a few more minutes.
Assembly
  1. Dip a tortilla into the broth before adding the beef to enhance the flavor.
  2. Top the tacos with chopped cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

The birria tastes even better the next day, and it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.

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