Description
These crispy, cheesy birria tacos are dipped in rich, spiced consommé and packed with juicy, slow-cooked beef. It’s the ultimate comfort food that hits all the right notes—perfect for quick dinners, easy party food, or cozy weekend indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a new dinner idea or exploring flavorful Mexican recipes, these birria tacos deliver bold flavor and melty texture in every bite.
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast
1.5 pounds beef short ribs (bone-in)
5 dried guajillo chiles
3 dried ancho chiles
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 roma tomatoes
1 white onion
6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 cups beef broth or water
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup diced white onion (for topping)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles, toast briefly in a dry skillet, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
2. Blend softened chiles with chipotle peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, and spices into a smooth paste.
3. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides in a large pot or Dutch oven.
4. Pour chile paste over the meat, add beef broth, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick. Simmer covered on low heat for 3–4 hours until tender.
5. Remove meat, shred with forks, and return to the consommé.
6. Skim off orange fat and reserve for frying.
7. Dip tortillas in the fat, then fry in a skillet. Add cheese, shredded meat, onions, and cilantro. Fold and cook until crispy.
8. Serve tacos hot with a small bowl of consommé for dipping. Garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
Use bone-in meat for deeper flavor and a silkier broth.
Toast and soak chiles properly to release full flavor and avoid bitterness.
Fry tacos in the skimmed fat from the consommé to get that signature red-golden crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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