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Birria Tacos

Tender, flavorful shredded beef tacos served with rich consommé for dipping, inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat & Marinade
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
Tacos & Toppings
  • corn tortillas
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • white onion finely chopped
  • lime wedges
  • shredded cheese optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker or pot
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Soak chiles in hot water for 15 minutes.
  3. Blend chiles with garlic, onion, spices, vinegar, and 1 cup beef broth until smooth.
  4. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour chile mixture over beef, add remaining broth, and cook slowly.
  6. Cook 6-8 hours in slow cooker or 2-3 hours stovetop until tender.
  7. Shred beef and strain consommé.
  8. Dip tortillas in consommé, then crisp in skillet.
  9. Fill tortillas with shredded beef and fold.
  10. Top with onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and serve with consommé.

Notes

Leftover meat can be stored in consommé for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months.