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Birria tacos
Blend soaked chillies with tomato, onion, garlic, cumin, vinegar and salt. Brown the beef, add the sauce and water. Simmer 2.5–3 hours until it shreds.
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How long does Birria tacos take?
3 hr 30 min all in — 30 min prep, 3 hr cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special — about $16–28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Blender, Comal or dry skillet.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
How much vinegar?
1 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Beef chuck → Lamb shoulder. Closer to some traditional birrias.
Any tips from this recipe?
The dunk is the recipe. Dry tacos are just stew in a tortilla. Goat or lamb is the older pot if you can get it.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.