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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos
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Birria Tacos are a comforting Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-braised meat infused with a rich, smoky, and spicy broth, wrapped in crispy tortillas and served with warm consommé for dipping. This recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth textures and deep flavor layers that combine tradition and mouthwatering taste in every bite.

Ingredients

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Chilies and Spices

  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 dried ancho chilies
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick

Meat and Marinade

  • 3 pounds beef chuck or short ribs
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups beef broth (plus more as needed)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For Serving

  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • Chopped white onion (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges
  • Diced radishes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chili Sauce: Soak dried guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Blend them with garlic, onion, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and a splash of beef broth to create a deep red sauce with smoky and spicy flavor.
  2. Marinate the Meat: Coat the beef chuck or short ribs thoroughly with the chili sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
  3. Slow Cook to Tender Perfection: Place the marinated meat and remaining sauce in a pot or slow cooker. Add enough beef broth or water to partially submerge the meat. Simmer on low heat for 3 to 4 hours until the meat is tender and can be shredded easily.
  4. Shred the Meat: Remove the meat from the pot and shred it finely using forks. Mix the shredded meat back into the cooking liquid to keep it moist and flavorful.
  5. Assemble and Cook the Tacos: Quickly dip tortillas into the warm birria consommé broth, then fill with shredded meat. Pan-fry the tacos until the tortillas develop crispy edges and slightly caramelized spots for a delicious texture contrast.
  6. Serve with Consommé: Serve the crispy tacos hot alongside bowls of warm consommé for dipping. Garnish with chopped white onion, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and optional diced radishes for brightness and crunch.

Notes

  • Use well-marbled beef chuck or short ribs for the best flavor and tenderness.
  • Toast dried chilies lightly before soaking to enhance smoky aromas.
  • Cook the meat low and slow to achieve melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • For extra crispy tacos, dip tortillas twice in consommé before frying.
  • Keep consommé warm when serving for optimum flavor and dipping experience.

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Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Slow-cooked Beef, Comfort Food, Spicy Tacos, Consommé, Braised Meat

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