Description
Juicy Beef Birria Tacos are a comforting, flavor-packed meal featuring tender shredded beef in a rich spiced consommé, served in crispy pan-fried tortillas with cheese, onion, and cilantro. Perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
4 dried guajillo chiles
2 dried ancho chiles
1 white onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumi
4 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
12–16 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
1 white onion, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Instructions
- Toast and soak dried chiles (guajillo and ancho) after removing stems and seeds. Blend soaked chiles with quartered onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and 1 cup beef broth until smooth
- Generously season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned on all sides
- Pour blended sauce over seared beef. Add remaining beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 3-4 hours until beef shreds easily
- Remove beef and shred. Skim excess fat from the consommé and season with salt to taste
- Dip a corn tortilla in warm consommé. Place on a hot, lightly oiled skillet. Add shredded cheese and beef to one half, fold tortilla over, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golde
- Serve tacos immediately with consommé for dipping, topped with chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges
Notes
For a quicker version, substitute dried chiles with 3 tablespoons high-quality chili powder (toast in pot first).
Skimmed fat from the consommé can be used to fry tacos for extra flavor.
Store leftover beef and consommé separately in airtight containers; refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef, birria, tacos, dinner