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Four birria tacos with consommé and lime wedges on a white plate

Proven way to grow with 5 Birria Tacos

These Birria Tacos are a delicious and flavorful meal, perfect for a cozy night in. The rich broth and tender meat make for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5 tacos
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Birria
  • 3 lb beef chuck roast
  • 5 guajillo chiles
  • 3 ancho chiles
  • 3 arbol chiles
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • 15 corn tortillas
  • queso fresco crumbled
  • cilantro chopped
  • diced white onion
For the Toppings
  • lime wedges
  • radishes sliced

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Blender
  • Griddle or Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by removing the stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles. Then, rehydrate them by soaking in hot water for about 20 minutes.
  2. While the chiles rehydrate, sear the beef chuck roast in a large Dutch oven until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the chopped tomatoes, onion, and garlic until softened.
  4. Drain the rehydrated chiles and blend them with the sautéed vegetables, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper until a smooth paste forms. Add a little beef broth if needed to help the blending process.
Cooking
  1. Return the seared beef to the Dutch oven and pour the chile paste over it. Add the remaining beef broth and bay leaves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for at least 3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Alternatively, you can cook it in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
  3. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Strain the broth (consommé) and set aside.
  4. To assemble the tacos, dip each corn tortilla into the consommé, then place it on a hot griddle or skillet. Add shredded beef and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Cook until the tortilla is slightly crispy and the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve the Birria Tacos immediately with extra consommé for dipping, and garnish with chopped cilantro, diced white onion, lime wedges, and sliced radishes.

Notes

For an extra kick, you can add a habanero or serrano chile to the chile paste. The consommé is essential for dipping, so don't skip it!