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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos
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Birria Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish featuring slow-cooked, tender beef chuck roast marinated in a rich, smoky chili sauce and nestled inside crispy corn tortillas. Served with a flavorful consommé broth for dipping, these tacos deliver a perfect balance of bold spices, juicy meat, and crispy texture for an authentic and comforting taco experience.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3–4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 5–6 Dried Guajillo Chilies
  • 3 Dried Ancho Chilies
  • 1 large Onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water or beef broth, enough to cover meat

For Serving

  • Corn Tortillas
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Lime Wedges
  • Cheese (Oaxaca or Mozzarella) – optional
  • Diced Onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chili Sauce: Soak the dried guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Blend them with garlic, onion, tomato paste, ground cumin, oregano, and a pinch of salt until smooth to create a rich chili sauce for marinating and broth.
  2. Marinate and Cook the Meat: Coat the beef chuck roast thoroughly with the chili sauce and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Place the meat in a large pot with bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and enough water or beef broth to cover. Simmer slowly for 3 to 4 hours until the meat is meltingly tender.
  3. Shred the Meat and Prepare the Broth: Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Strain the cooking liquid to make the consommé, a flavorful broth perfect for dipping the tacos.
  4. Assemble and Cook the Tacos: Quickly dip corn tortillas into the consommé broth, then fill them with shredded meat and cheese if desired. Pan-fry the tacos in a warm skillet until the tortillas are crispy and golden on both sides and the cheese is melted inside.
  5. Serve with Consommé: Serve the crispy birria tacos alongside a small bowl of consommé for dipping, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime for brightness.

Notes

  • Marinate the meat overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
  • Use fresh chilies if available for brighter flavor; dried chilies work well but may sometimes add bitterness.
  • Don’t skip the consommé broth, as it enhances the taco eating experience through dipping and drizzling.
  • Warm tortillas on a dry skillet before frying to avoid sogginess and achieve perfect crispiness.
  • Allow the meat to rest in the cooking liquid before shredding to absorb extra flavor.

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Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican tacos, slow cooked beef, consommé, spicy tacos, authentic Mexican recipe

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