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Beef Birria Tacos With Consomé

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Rich and deeply flavorful, Beef Birria Tacos with Consomé feature tender, spiced slow-cooked beef wrapped in crispy cheese-stuffed tortillas, served with a savory chile-infused broth for dipping—an indulgent and satisfying Mexican dish.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow-Cooked
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

2.5–3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs

4 dried guajillo peppers

2 dried ancho peppers

2 dried chiles de árbol (optional for heat)

2 Roma tomatoes

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves

2 bay leaves

1 tsp Mexican oregano

1 tsp ground cumin

1 small cinnamon stick

3 cloves

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

3–4 cups beef broth

Corn tortillas

1 1/2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Soak them in hot water for 10–15 minutes until softened.
  2. In a blender, combine softened chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large pot, sear beef pieces on all sides until browned. Pour in the chile sauce, add bay leaves, and cover with beef broth.
  4. Simmer covered on low heat for about 3 hours until beef is fork-tender. Shred beef and reserve consomé.
  5. To assemble tacos, dip corn tortillas in consomé and place in a hot skillet. Sprinkle with cheese, add shredded beef, and fold in half.
  6. Cook tacos until tortillas are crispy and cheese is melted. Serve with a small bowl of consomé, topped with cilantro and lime.

Notes

  • Use lamb or goat for traditional birria flavor.
  • Pressure cooker reduces cook time significantly (about 1 hour).
  • Add extra chiles de árbol for more spice.
  • Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese can substitute for Oaxaca.
  • Freeze beef and broth separately for up to 2 months.

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