Heart-Healthy Beef Birria Tacos

Savor the bold flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine while supporting your heart health with these Heart-Healthy Beef Birria Tacos. This recipe transforms classic beef birria into a lighter, nutrient-conscious dish by using lean beef chuck, low-sodium beef broth, and a host of aromatic spices like cumin and oregano. Slow-simmered with rehydrated guajillo and ancho peppers, garlic, and fresh tomatoes, the beef becomes irresistibly tender and infused with a smoky, tangy broth perfect for dipping. Each taco is made with crispy yet soft corn tortillas, lightly fried in heart-healthy avocado oil, and then layered with shredded beef, low-fat cheese, crunchy radishes, and fresh cilantro. Finished with a squeeze of lime, these guilt-free tacos deliver a balance of satisfying flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for a family meal or small gathering, this recipe is proof that comfort food can also be nourishing and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Lean beef chuck
• 4 cups Low-sodium beef broth
• 4 Dried guajillo peppers
• 2 Dried ancho peppers
• 1 White onion
• 6 Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 12 Corn tortillas
• 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
• 2 Fresh lime
• 1 cup Low-fat cheese
• 1 cup Sliced radishes

Directions

Step 1

Start by trimming any visible fat from the lean beef chuck and cut it into large chunks.

Step 2

Deseed the guajillo and ancho peppers and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring the low-sodium beef broth to a simmer.

Step 4

Blend the rehydrated peppers with soaked water, half the onion (chopped), all garlic cloves, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cumin, and oregano until smooth.

Step 5

Add the blended mixture to the simmering beef broth along with the beef chunks and bay leaf.

Step 6

Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the beef chunks and shred them with a fork. Set aside.

Step 8

In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat.

Step 9

Lightly fry each corn tortilla on both sides until slightly crispy, then dip them into the braised sauce from the pot.

Step 10

To serve, place shredded beef on a tortilla, sprinkle with low-fat cheese, chopped cilantro, diced onions, and sliced radishes.

Step 11

Optionally, add a squeeze of fresh lime over each taco before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3550.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4697.1

Total Fat 200.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 768.5mg	0%
Sodium 3208.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 364.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2429.4mg	0%
Iron 42.2mg	0%
Potassium 7506.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 31.0%