Pork Birria Tacos Recipe: Authentic Mexican Flavor in Every Bite

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 110  C
Servings: 1
Estimated Cost: $  10
Calories: 367
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Cheesy Vegan Pizza Beans is a delicious and satisfying vegan dish that is perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack. Made with kidney beans, tomato sauce, and vegan cheese, this dish is packed with protein and flavor.

Ingredients
    For the Birria (Meat & Sauce)
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Tacos
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Fresh cilantro and diced onions, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. 1
    Toast the dried chilies in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. 2
    Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes until soft.
  3. 3
    Blend the soaked chilies with garlic, onion, tomatoes, chipotle, vinegar, and spices until smooth
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned.
  5. 5
    Pour the adobo sauce and beef broth over the pork.
  6. 6
    Cover and simmer on low heat for 3–4 hours (or cook in a slow cooker on LOW for 8 hours).
  7. 7
    Once tender, shred the pork with forks.
  8. 8
    Heat a skillet over medium heat and dip corn tortillas into the birria sauce.
  9. 9
    Place the tortillas on the skillet and sprinkle cheese on one side.
  10. 10
    Add the shredded pork, fold, and cook until crispy and golden brown.
  11. 11
    Strain the leftover birria sauce to create a rich consomé for dipping.
  12. 12
    Garnish tacos with chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
  13. 13
    Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, juicy, and smoky flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Sodium 760mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Protein 28g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can also use other types of beans in this recipe, such as black beans or pinto beans.

Feel free to get creative and add your favorite pizza toppings to the mix!

Keywords: delicious, homemade, vegan pizza, cheese pizza