Description
Rich and flavorful birria tacos made with tender slow-cooked meat, dipped in a savory chili consommé, and pan-fried until crispy for the ultimate comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg beef chuck roast (or mix of beef and lamb)
- 5 dried guajillo chilies
- 3 dried ancho chilies
- 2 dried pasilla chilies
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies and soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Blend softened chilies with garlic, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Place the meat in a large pot and pour the blended sauce over it.
- Add beef broth, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and easy to shred.
- Remove the meat, shred it, and strain the broth to create a smooth consommé.
- Keep the broth warm for dipping.
- Dip each tortilla into the consommé and place it on a hot pan.
- Add shredded meat and cheese to the tortilla, then fold it over.
- Cook until crispy on both sides.
- Serve hot with consommé for dipping, topped with cilantro, chopped onion, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For a more traditional flavor, substitute beef with goat meat.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing the number of chilies.
- Add smoked paprika or chipotle peppers for extra depth.
- Prepare the meat a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Reheat tacos on a skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
