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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos

Delicious Birria Tacos made with tender beef, herbs, and melty cheese, served with flavorful broth.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • large skillet
  • Metal tongs
  • sheet pan

Ingredients
  

Beef and Tortillas

  • 1 batch Beef Birria keep the broth and beef separate
  • 16-20 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chopped white onion (from 1 onion)
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Alternatively, using metal tongs, toast each tortilla over the flames of a gas stove.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working one at a time, dip both sides of the tortilla in the birria broth and add to the skillet, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the cheese, allowing a little to spill over onto the pan. Top one side of the tortilla with the shredded meat (about ¼ cup), onion, and cilantro. Fold the tortilla over the filling and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is crispy and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Transfer each taco to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel or foil to keep warm. Alternatively, you can add them to a sheet pan and place them in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve tacos with a bowl of broth for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beef tacos, Birria tacos, comfort food, Easy Recipes, Mexican food, tacos
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