Birria Style Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Birria Style Beef Tacos
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 800 g beef chuck roast (1.75 lbs), cut into large chunks; 960 ml gluten-free beef broth (4 cups); 30 g dried guajillo chiles (4 chiles), stemmed and seeded; 15 g dried ancho chiles (2 chiles), stemmed and seeded; 150 g white onion (1 medium), chopped; 15 g garlic cloves (4 cloves), peeled; 3 bay leaves; 5 g dried oregano (1 tbsp); 3 g ground cumin (1 tsp); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 200 g corn tortillas (8 tortillas); 150 g Monterey Jack cheese (1 1/2 cups), shredded; 30 g fresh cilantro (1/2 cup), finely chopped

Prep: 13minCook: 18min4 servingsMedium829 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Birria Style Beef Tacos packed with 56g of protein per serving and just 421 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 31 minutes and perfect for muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g lean beef or steak
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups mixed vegetables
Seasoning blend
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 829 kcal

Protein: 56.1g

Fat: 52.4g

Carbs: 36.1g

Fiber: 7.9g

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