Birria Tacos
Birria Tacos are crispy, cheesy, and juicy tacos filled with slow-cooked, flavorful beef and dipped into a rich consommé for the ultimate bite.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast or a mix of short ribs and brisket
- 4-5 dried guajillo chilies
- 2-3 dried ancho chilies
- 1-2 dried chipotle chilies
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small cinnamon stick optional
- 1 tbsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Corn tortillas for assembling
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Birria Stew
- Toast dried chilies in a pan until fragrant.
- Blend chilies, tomatoes, onion, and garlic with beef broth to create a smooth sauce.
- Sear the beef in a large pot, then pour in the chili sauce.
- Add vinegar, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and seasonings.
- Simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours until meat is fall-apart tender.
Step 2: Shred the Beef
- Remove beef from the broth and shred using two forks.
- Strain the broth to create a smooth consommé for dipping.
Step 3: Assemble the Tacos
- Dip tortillas in the consommé, then fill with shredded beef and cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half to form the tacos.
Step 4: Cook the Tacos
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook tacos on both sides until crispy and golden brown.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot with extra consommé on the side for dipping.