Description
Craving something spicy, juicy, and unforgettable? The Best Birria Tacos are your answer. These crispy tacos are filled with tender shredded beef soaked in a rich, spiced consommé, then pan-fried to perfection and served with a side of broth for dipping. Perfect for an easy dinner, taco night, or when you want comfort food with flair. Whether you’re new to birria or obsessed already, this recipe nails flavor, texture, and presentation — it’s a must-try dish and a perfect addition to your list of dinner ideas, quick meals, and easy recipes.
Ingredients
3 lbs beef chuck roast
1 white onion, quartered
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
Salt to taste
5 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and deseeded
3 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and deseeded
2 dried pasilla chilies, stemmed and deseeded
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1.5 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin
1.5 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns or ground pepper
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup beef broth (reserved from pot)
12 corn tortillas
1.5 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
Chopped fresh cilantro
Diced white onion
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Place beef, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Skim any foam, reduce heat, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
2. Toast dried chilies in a skillet until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with other chili sauce ingredients and some broth until smooth.
3. Strain chili sauce into the broth pot. Simmer 30 more minutes. Remove meat, shred, and return to pot.
4. Heat skillet. Dip tortillas in top of broth (oily layer), fill with meat and cheese, and fry until crisp.
5. Garnish tacos with cilantro, onion, and lime. Serve with consommé on the side for dipping.
Notes
Add a beef shank bone to the broth for more flavor.
Make the chili sauce a day ahead for easier prep.
Always dip tortillas in the broth before frying for color and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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