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Birria Tacos

Birria tacos are a delicious Mexican dish featuring rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth beef, served with a flavorful dipping broth called consomé.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast Use quality beef for the best flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 2-3 pieces dried guajillo chilies Soaked in hot water.
  • 2-3 pieces dried pasilla chilies Soaked in hot water.
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups Oaxacan cheese or mozzarella, shredded Use your preferred cheese.
  • 8 pieces Corn tortillas
  • to taste Chopped cilantro and onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the dried guajillo and pasilla chilies in hot water for 15-20 minutes until they soften.
  2. In a blender, combine the softened chilies with the chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until you have a smooth spice paste.
  3. Rub the spice paste all over the beef chuck roast and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for more flavor.
  4. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and brown the marinated beef on all sides.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, remove the beef and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Strain the remaining broth through a fine-mesh sieve to create a smooth consomé.
Assembly
  1. Heat the corn tortillas in a pan or on a griddle.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and cheese, fold in half, and fry until crispy on both sides.
  3. Serve the crispy tacos hot with a small bowl of warm consomé for dipping and garnish with cilantro and onions.

Notes

For added flavor, serve with lime wedges and avocado slices. For storage, keep beef, tortillas, and consomé separate.