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CarnivoreMexican Birria Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Bold, street-style shredded beef tucked into crispy cheese shells, served with a rich dipping broth. High fat, zero carb, and packed with food truck flavor.
2g
net carbs
58g
protein
60g
fat
780
kcal
The keto read
2g net carbs per serving
Bold, street-style shredded beef tucked into crispy cheese shells, served with a rich dipping broth. High fat, zero carb, and packed with food truck flavor.
Ingredients
2 servings
Birria Beef
Beef Chuck Roast (cubed)450 g
Beef Tallow2 tbsp
Ancho Chili Powder1 tsp
Ground Cumin0.5 tsp
Dried Oregano0.5 tsp
Garlic Powder0.5 tsp
Beef Broth250 ml
Apple Cider Vinegar1 tsp
Sea Salt1 tsp
Cheese Shells
Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)120 g
Garnish
Fresh Cilantro (chopped)1 tbsp
Method
Birria Beef
1
Heat the beef tallow in a pressure cooker or deep pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with sea salt, ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Sear the beef until well browned on all sides.
2
Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Seal the cooker and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes, or simmer covered on a stovetop for 2 hours until the beef is shred-tender. Shred the meat with two forks and keep it warm in its juices.
Cheese Shells
3
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place two equal piles of shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 60g each) into the pan, flattening them into circles. Let them melt and bubble until the edges start to turn golden brown and crisp.
4
Carefully lift each cheese circle with a spatula and drape it over a thick utensil handle or rolling pin to cool and form a taco shell shape.
Plate
5
Stuff the crispy cheese shells with the shredded birria beef. Spoon a little of the warm remaining cooking broth over the top. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro and serve the remaining broth on the side for dipping.
The keto read
Why this lands at 2g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 2g net carbs against 58g protein and 60g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Mexican Birria Beef Barbacoa Tacos keto?▾
Mexican Birria Beef Barbacoa Tacos has 2g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Mexican Birria Beef Barbacoa Tacos?▾
780 calories, 58g protein, 60g fat, and 2g net carbs per serving.
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