Description
Birria tacos recipe with juicy, slow-cooked beef, crispy tortillas, and rich consomé for dipping. Make these mouthwatering tacos at home!
Ingredients
- Beef or Lamb
- Guajillo Peppers
- Ancho Chilies
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
- Mexican Oregano
Instructions
1. Soak the Peppers
- Rehydrate the dried chilies by soaking them in hot water until soft.
- This step intensifies their natural flavor and Helps them blend into a silky, smooth sauce.
2. Season and Sear the Meat
- Generously season the beef or lamb with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Sear it on all sides in a hot pan—this locks in moisture and builds deep, savory flavors.
3. Make the Stew (Consomé)
- Blend the softened chilies with garlic, onion, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and spices to create a bold chili paste.
- Simmer the meat in this rich, flavorful broth made from the paste, beef stock, and slow-cooked juices. This broth is the star of the show!
4. Shred the Meat
- And just when the meat has been tender enough, remove it from the broth, and shred it using forks. Put back all the torn beef to the pot in order to allow it to absorb some additional flavor.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, let the meat marinate in the chili paste for a few hours before cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier broth, add an extra chile de árbol to the chili blend.
- Leftover birria can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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