Recipes Lighthouse By 540 BIRRIA BEEF TACO

Birria Beef Taco Recipe

Name: Lighthouse By 540s BIRRIA BEEF TACO Recipe
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs Chuck roast; 4 pieces Dried guajillo chiles; 2 pieces Dried ancho chiles; 4 pieces Garlic cloves; 1 tbs Cumin; 1 tbs Oregano; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tsp Salt; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 4 cups Beef broth; 1 tbs Apple cider vinegar; 12 pieces Corn tortillas; 1 cup Queso fresco; 1 cup Chopped cilantro; 1 cup Diced onions; 4 pieces Lime wedges; 4 cups Reserved broth from beef; 1 cup Diced onion; 2 tbs Fresh lime juice

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Apr 15 2026

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10h

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Serves 6

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Make Birria Beef Taco in just 10h . slow braised beef, queso, adobo dipping broth

Beef Preparation

1. Prepare the Marinade

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add guajillo and ancho chiles. Let them soak for 15 minutes until softened. Remove chiles and blend them with garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

2. Marinate the Beef

Rub the marinade all over the chuck roast. Place it in a slow cooker with beef broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender.

Taco Assembly

3. Assemble Tacos

Shred the beef and warm the corn tortillas. Place some shredded beef on each tortilla, top with queso fresco, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

4. Serve with Dipping Broth

Ladle the reserved broth into bowls for dipping. Add lime juice and diced onion to the broth before serving.

Birria Beef Taco Recipe

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Beef Marinade

Taco Assembly

Adobo Dipping Broth

Beef Preparation

1. Prepare the Marinade

2. Marinate the Beef

Taco Assembly

3. Assemble Tacos

4. Serve with Dipping Broth

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