Heart-Healthy Beef Birria Tacos
Indulge in the rich, savory flavor of **Heart-Healthy Beef Birria Tacos**, a nutritious twist on the classic Mexican dish. Crafted with lean beef chuck, low-sodium beef broth, and a vibrant blend of dried guajillo and ancho peppers, this recipe delivers all the bold, smoky essence of traditional birria while keeping it light on the heart. Slowly simmered to tender perfection, the beef is shredded and paired with lightly fried corn tortillas dipped in the robust braised sauce. Topped with low-fat cheese, crisp radishes, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these tacos offer a balanced and wholesome dining experience. Perfect for a healthy family dinner or taco night with friends, this recipe is irresistibly delicious and packed with feel-good ingredients. Keywords: heart-healthy recipes, beef birria tacos, healthy Mexican food, low-sodium dishes, lean beef tacos.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Start by trimming any visible fat from the lean beef chuck and cut it into large chunks.
Deseed the guajillo and ancho peppers and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring the low-sodium beef broth to a simmer.
Blend the rehydrated peppers with soaked water, half the onion (chopped), all garlic cloves, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cumin, and oregano until smooth.
Add the blended mixture to the simmering beef broth along with the beef chunks and bay leaf.
Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
Once cooked, remove the beef chunks and shred them with a fork. Set aside.
In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat.
Lightly fry each corn tortilla on both sides until slightly crispy, then dip them into the braised sauce from the pot.
To serve, place shredded beef on a tortilla, sprinkle with low-fat cheese, chopped cilantro, diced onions, and sliced radishes.
Optionally, add a squeeze of fresh lime over each taco before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.4 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 3209 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 366.8 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.4 g | 244% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 364.0 g | 728% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2429 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 42.2 mg | 234% | |
| Potassium | 7506 mg | 160% | |
*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.
