Birria Tacos
These Birria Tacos contain 40g protein and 495 calories per serving — a complete meal that bridges lunch and dinner prep rotations. Eight servings come together quickly on the stovetop, providing consistent macro hits throughout the week without repetition fatigue.
Ingredients
- •Beef Chuck Roast(907g)
- •1 tsp salt ($0.04)
- •¼ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.04)
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(720g)
- •Tomato Paste(15g)
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(3g)
- •2 bay leaves ($0.20)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Cheese, Monterey Jack, 2%(480g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped, For Garnish $0.20)
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Gather and prep all ingredients.
- 2Pat dry the chuck roast and season all over with salt and pepper.
- 3Add the beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, diced chipotle pepper, spices, and bay leaves to a slow cooker (mine is 6-quarts). Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.***
- 4Remove bay leaves and shred the meat directly in the slow cooker.
- 5Ladle some broth (consomé) into a bowl. Lightly dip both sides of a tortilla into it.****
- 6Heat a non-stick skillet over medium. Place the dipped tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with cheese on half, top with shredded birria, and fold into a taco.
- 7Cook 2–3 min per side until crispy and golden. Repeat with the remaining tacos.
- 8Serve your birria tacos hot with small bowls of consomé for dipping. Garnish with diced onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
495
calories
40g
protein
34g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 15.7g
- Sodium
- 681 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
8 servings per batch · ~310g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Birria Tacos have per serving?
Each serving contains 40g of protein and 495 calories, with 34g fat and 8g carbs. This is a high-protein, low-carb option with solid calorie control.
How long does Birria Tacos take to prep?
Listed as quick prep and yields 8 servings on the stovetop, making it highly efficient for batch cooking a full week of lunches in one session.
Is Birria Tacos good for muscle gain?
At 40g protein and 495 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building goals while keeping calories moderate. The macros work well for lifters in a lean bulk or maintenance phase who want to maximize protein without excess calories.
