Keto Birria Burrito
Indulge in the bold and savory flavors of this Keto Birria Burrito, a low-carb twist on the traditional Mexican street food favorite. Featuring tender, slow-simmered beef chuck roast bathed in an aromatic adobo sauce made from guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, this dish is a flavor-packed feast! Wrapped in a keto-friendly tortilla and topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and a squeeze of tangy lime, it’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for keto enthusiasts and food lovers alike. This recipe combines simple techniques, like blending your own chili sauce and slow-cooking the beef, to create restaurant-worthy results at home. Ideal for meal prep or a festive gathering, these burritos are hearty, flavorful, and sure to impress while keeping your carb count in check.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 5 whole dried guajillo chilies
- 3 whole dried ancho chilies
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 whole bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole, chopped small onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 whole keto-friendly tortillas
- 0.5 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1 whole, cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Soak the guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened, then remove stems and seeds.
Place chilies, apple cider vinegar, garlic, half of the chopped onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a blender. Add 1 cup of beef broth and blend until smooth to create the adobo sauce.
Cut beef chuck roast into large chunks. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
Pour the adobo sauce over the beef, add the remaining beef broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover pot and reduce heat to low.
Let the beef simmer for about 3 to 4 hours until it's tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to the pot and mix with sauce.
To assemble the burritos, layout the keto-friendly tortillas. Place a generous amount of shredded beef in the center of each tortilla.
Top the beef with chopped onions and fresh cilantro.
Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll it up from the bottom to the top.
Serve the Keto Birria Burritos warm with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.4 g | 313% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.3 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 8157 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.7 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 235.8 g | 472% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 39.7 mg | 221% | |
| Potassium | 5408 mg | 115% | |
*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.
