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Learn how to make delicious and authentic birria tacos with this easy recipe. This guide covers everything from preparing the flavorful birria meat to assembling your perfect tacos, offering a taste of traditional Mexican cuisine.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 lb beef short ribs
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 3 dried ancho chiles
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 Corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onion, for serving
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro, for serving
  • 1 whole Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
  2. In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Add about 1 cup of beef broth and blend until smooth. This creates the base for your birria taco seasoning.
  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast and short ribs with salt and pepper. Brown the meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial for developing rich flavor in your birria beef tacos.
  4. Pour the blended sauce over the browned meat. Add the remaining beef broth and bay leaves. Stir to combine. This is where the birria consommé tacos begin to take shape.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily. Alternatively, you can cook it in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours for easy birria tacos. This slow cooking method is key for authentic birria tacos.
  6. Once cooked, remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard any bones from the short ribs. You now have your shredded beef for the birria tacos.
  7. Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet until warm and pliable. Place some shredded birria meat in the center of each tortilla. Top with chopped onion and cilantro. These are your homemade birria tacos.
  8. Serve the tacos with lime wedges and the reserved broth for dipping. Enjoy your delicious birria tacos!

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can marinate the meat overnight with the blended sauce before cooking.
  • If you want extra crunch, consider frying your tortillas in a bit of oil before adding the filling.
  • Leftover birria can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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