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Birria Tacos recipe

Birria Tacos

Crispy, cheesy Birria Tacos with tender beef and rich consommé for dipping. A Mexican classic that’s perfect for taco night!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 363
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 📋 Ingredients
  • Meat & Marinade
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 2 dried pasilla chilies
  • 1 white onion halved
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • For Tacos
  • Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • White onion diced
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. 🥄 Instructions
  2. Step 1: Prepare the Chili Sauce
  3. Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies.
  4. Toast chilies lightly in a skillet until fragrant.
  5. Soak in hot water for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Blend with garlic, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, cumin, oregano, cloves, and some soaking liquid until smooth.
  7. Step 2: Cook the Meat
  8. Rub beef with chili sauce, marinate 2 hours (overnight is best).
  9. Place beef in a pot with broth, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick.
  10. Simmer 3–4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  11. Step 3: Shred the Beef & Make Consommé
  12. Remove beef, shred with forks.
  13. Strain broth to create consommé.
  14. Step 4: Assemble Tacos
  15. Dip tortillas in consommé, fry on skillet.
  16. Add cheese and shredded beef, fold into tacos.
  17. Cook until crispy and golden.
  18. Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
  19. Serve hot with consommé for dipping. Garnish with cilantro, onion, and lime.

Notes

⏱ Recipe Notes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3–4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 12 tacos
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Method: Slow Cook
🌟 Nutrition (per taco, approx.)
Calories: 320
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 480mg