Birria Taquitos
Birria Taquitos are a delicious Mexican dish featuring crispy corn tortillas filled with tender, shredded beef that has been simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. These taquitos are perfect for dipping and are often garnished with fresh cilantro and diced onions, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 dried ancho chiles, seeds removed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, seeds removed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups beef broth
- Cooking oil for frying
- Corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup diced onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine beef chunks, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, chopped onion, garlic cloves, cumin, oregano, ground cloves, bay leaves, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove beef from the pot and shred with forks. Strain the broth and reserve for dipping.
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and fold tightly into taquito shape.
- In a deep skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Fry taquitos until golden and crispy. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Garnish taquitos with chopped cilantro and diced onions. Serve with a side of reserved broth for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg