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Viral Mexican Beef Birria Tacos with Cheese

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Birria Beef:

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Dried Chiles & Sauce Base:

  • 5 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 dried chipotle chile (optional, for heat)
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For the Tacos:

  • Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • Chopped white onion & fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges
Keyword Viral Mexican Beef Birria Tacos with Cheese