Birria Tacos
Slow-braised beef in a rich, chile-spiced consomme. The tortillas are dipped in the flavorful fat and griddled until crispy, then stuffed with tender meat, onion, and cilantro.
30 min
Prep
3 hr
Cook
3 hr 30 min
Total
6
Servings
Advanced
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the birria
For the tacos
Instructions
Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove stems and seeds. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
Blend the soaked chiles with tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, cumin, oregano, cloves, and 1 cup of the soaking liquid until smooth.
Cut the beef into large chunks (about 3-inch pieces). Season with salt. Sear in a Dutch oven over high heat until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
Pour the chile sauce and beef broth over the meat. Add the quartered onion and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 2.5-3 hours until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
Tip: Low and slow is key. A hard simmer will make the meat tough. It should barely bubble.
Remove the meat and shred with two forks. Strain the consomme and skim excess fat (reserve the fat for dipping tortillas).
To make the tacos: dip a corn tortilla into the skimmed fat/consomme. Place it on a hot griddle, add cheese and shredded meat. Fold in half and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy.
Serve the tacos topped with diced onion and cilantro, with a small bowl of warm consomme for dipping.
Nutrition per Serving
520kcal
Calories
42g
Protein
34g
Carbs
24g
Fat
4g
Fiber
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