Home-Style Guadalajara Beef Birria Tacos with Flatbread
Experience the vibrant flavors of Guadalajara with these home-style Beef Birria Tacos! These delectable tacos are filled with slow-cooked beef that melts in your mouth, and they’re served alongside freshly made flatbread. This dish captures the essence of the charming streets of Guadalajara, where food is made with love and shared among family. Feel free to adapt the toppings and sides to make it your own. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Season the beef chunks with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Brown the beef in the pot, about 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Return it to the pot to soak up the flavorful liquid. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- While the beef is resting, warm the corn tortillas on a hot skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shredded beef onto each tortilla. Top with your choice of cilantro, radishes, and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Notes
For a spicy kick, add some diced jalapeños to the filling or a splash of hot sauce on the assembled tacos.
If corn tortillas are not available, flour tortillas can be a great alternative!
Store any leftover birria in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stovetop for the best flavor. Enjoy sharing this hearty meal with family or friends!
If corn tortillas are not available, flour tortillas can be a great alternative!
Store any leftover birria in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stovetop for the best flavor. Enjoy sharing this hearty meal with family or friends!
