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Birria Tacos Recipe – Mexican Special
Birria Tacos are a popular Mexican street food made with tender, slow-braised meat cooked in a rich chili broth, then stuffed into corn tortillas with melted cheese and pan-fried until crispy. Served with flavorful birria consommé for dipping, these tacos are bold, comforting, and packed with deep, smoky flavor—perfect for family meals, parties, or weekend cooking.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time3 hr
- Total Time3 hr 20 min
Birria Tacos Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef chuck or goat meat
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chopped onion
- Lime wedges
Birria Tacos Instructions:
Soak dried chilies in hot water until softened.
Blend chilies with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and spices into a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pot and sear the meat until browned.
Pour the chili sauce over the meat and add water to cover.
Simmer on low heat until meat is tender and shreddable.
Remove meat and shred finely, reserve the broth.
Dip tortillas into the birria broth.
Fill tortillas with shredded meat and cheese.
Cook tacos on a hot skillet until crispy and golden.
Serve hot with broth for dipping, cilantro, onion, and lime.
Recipe Notes:
Use beef chuck for rich flavor and easy shredding.
Soak dried chilies well to achieve a smooth, deep red sauce.
Slow cooking is key for tender, juicy birria meat.
Dip tortillas lightly in broth to avoid sogginess.
Cook tacos until crispy and golden for best texture.
