Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res)
Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res) feature ultra-tender braised chuck roast bathed in a rich, three-chile and tomato consomé with subtle notes of clove and cinnamon. Each tortilla is dipped and griddled for a crisp, juicy bite, then finished with onion, cilantro, and melty queso asadero. Perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a crowd-pleasing taco night.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 45 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Fill a pot with water; bring it to a boil. Add the guajillo, arbol, and ancho chile peppers; boil for 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and let the peppers soak until cool. Drain; reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
- 4
Meanwhile, rinse the beef; pat dry with paper towels. Cut the beef into chunks if desired; season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef; cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 6
While the beef sears, line a heavy cast-iron grill pan or griddle with aluminum foil; place over high heat. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on the foil; grill until the skins are burned on all sides and begin to peel, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 7
Place the cooled chile peppers into a blender; add the charred tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, 2 teaspoons black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, thyme, marjoram, oregano, and salt. Pour in the reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid; blend until smooth.
- 8
Strain the chile sauce through a mesh strainer; pour it over the browned beef in the Dutch oven, turning until the beef is fully coated with sauce. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven, basting the beef every 45 minutes with the sauce, until the birria starts to fall apart, 3 to 4 hours. Remove the lid; bake, uncovered, until the birria is crispy on top, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven, cover with 2 layers of aluminum foil, and let rest in a warm area for 10 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the beef to a cutting board; strain off any fat from the sauce. Shred the beef with two forks; return it to the pot and stir with the sauce to coat.
- 11
Fill each tortilla with birria; top with Mexican cheese, chopped onion, and cilantro. Warm the tortillas on a griddle, flipping until both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 12
Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
- Calories 263.42 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 26.87 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 13.53 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.03 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.23 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.54 mg High 27%
- Sodium 190.98 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.39 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 131.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 65.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 82.8 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res) is made with 21 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Corn Tortilla, and Dried Ancho Chile Pepper. Each serving provides about 263.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Corn Tortilla, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Chile de Árbol. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res)?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res) healthy?
- Beef Birria Street Tacos (Birria de Res) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 263.42 calories and 26.87 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 190.98 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.23 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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