Description
Learn how to make delicious Beef Birria Tacos with this authentic recipe. Tender beef, flavorful broth, melted cheese, and fresh toppings come together for a mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Birria:
- 4–5 pounds chuck roast (cut into 4 large chunks)
- 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion (quartered, dry skins removed)
- 1 garlic bulb (cut in half crosswise, then cut in half again)
- 8 cups beef broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 8 dried guajillo chilis (stems cut off and seeds removed)
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder (or regular chili powder)
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For Assembling Tacos:
- 14–16 white corn tortillas
- 2–3 cups Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, or Oaxaca cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Diced white onion
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat and Sear the Meat: Season the meat with salt and pepper, then sear in a dutch oven. Set aside.
- Sear Onion and Garlic: Add onion and garlic to the pot and sear briefly.
- Cook with Broth and Spices: Add broth, bay leaves, dried peppers, and spices. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Blend Veggies: Remove cooked veggies, blend, strain, and add back to the pot.
- Simmer Meat: Cook meat in the broth for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred Meat: Remove meat, shred, and strain the liquid.
- Assemble Tacos: Dip tortillas in grease, fill with meat and cheese, and fry until crisp.
- Serve: Garnish tacos with cilantro, onion, and lime wedges. Serve with warm broth for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the dried chilis in a dry skillet before using.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chilis to the broth.
- Feel free to customize toppings with avocado, salsa, or pickled onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Beef Birria Tacos, Birria Recipe, Mexican Tacos, Authentic Birria, Beef Tacos
