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Delicious Homemade Birria Nachos for a Cozy Night

Delicious Homemade Birria Nachos for a Cozy Night is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender, slow-cooked birria with crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and vibrant toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Well-marbled cut for tenderness.
  • 5 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles Soaked in hot water for 15 minutes.
  • 3 pieces Dried Pasilla Chiles Adds complexity to the flavor.
  • 1 large Onion Chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth For braising the meat.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.

Nacho Base

  • 8 cups Tortilla Chips Sturdy chips recommended.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or Oaxaca cheese.

Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 1 cup Radishes Thinly sliced.
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges For serving.

Instructions
 

  • 1. Start by preparing the birria. Heat a skillet over medium heat and dry roast the guajillo and pasilla chiles for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • 2. Transfer the chiles to a blender. Add the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in about one cup of beef broth and blend until smooth.
  • 3. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until browned.
  • 4. Pour the blended sauce over the meat in the pot. Add the remaining beef broth, ensuring that the meat is mostly submerged. Bring to a simmer.
  • 5. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  • 6. Remove the meat from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes. Shred the meat using two forks.
  • 7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a large baking sheet, spread a layer of tortilla chips evenly.
  • 8. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the tortilla chips.
  • 9. Add a layer of the shredded birria on top of the cheese.
  • 10. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • 11. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sliced radishes over the top for freshness. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
  • 12. Optionally, drizzle some of the birria broth over the nachos before serving.

Notes

For variations, consider using different meats, cheese types, or additional toppings like pickled jalapeños or guacamole.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy