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Birria Tacos

Irresistibly Flavorful Birria Tacos You Need to Try Today

Experience the explosion of flavor with irresistible Birria Tacos, featuring tender beef and a spicy dipping consommé.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast can be swapped for goat, lamb, or chicken
For the Consommé
  • 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil can be replaced with vegetable oil
  • 3 pieces Dried Ancho Chilies trimmed and de-seeded
  • 3 pieces Dried Guajillo Chilies trimmed and de-seeded
  • 2 pieces Dried Chilies de Arbol trimmed and de-seeded
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves fresh for best taste
  • 2 medium Tomatoes ripe for the best results
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns can use ground black pepper
  • 1 piece Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tbsp Mexican Oregano regular oregano works in a pinch
  • 4 cups Beef Stock can swap with chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper or homemade mix of garlic powder and paprika
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 1 bunch Cilantro optional garnish
  • 1 medium Minced Onion for topping
  • 2 pieces Lime squeeze over tacos
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas or flour tortillas if preferred
  • 2 cups Oaxaca Cheese or another melting cheese

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • dutch oven
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Consommé: In a large pot, simmer the dried ancho, guajillo, and chilies de arbol with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices in enough water for about 20 minutes. Blend everything until smooth and fragrant!
  2. Prepare the Beef: Cut the beef chuck roast into chunks and season generously with salt. In a hot Dutch oven, sear the meat in batches until it's nicely browned on all sides, creating a rich flavor base.
  3. Cook the Meat: Combine the blended sauce and beef stock in the pot with the seared beef. Simmer for a few minutes, then cover and bake in a preheated oven at 300°F for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
  4. Build Tacos: Once the beef is cooked, shred it and moisten with some of the broth. Dip each corn tortilla into the broth, then lightly fry until crisp. Fill the tortillas with shredded beef and a generous sprinkle of Oaxaca cheese.
  5. Serve: Accompany your tacos with a small bowl of the dipping broth, along with minced onion, cilantro, and lime wedges for that extra punch of flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with avocado slices for a creamy texture. Exact quantities are also listed in the recipe card.

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