How To Make Birria Tacos?

Toast dried guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles in a dry skillet

Soak the toasted chiles in hot water until softened

Blend the softened chiles with onion, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, vinegar, and beef broth

Season beef chuck or short ribs with salt and pepper

Sear the beef in a large pot or Dutch oven

Pour the blended chile sauce over the beef

Add bay leaves and enough broth to cover the meat

Simmer covered on low heat until the beef is tender and shreds easily

Remove the beef and shred it with forks

Strain the cooking liquid if desired and reserve it as consommé

Dip corn tortillas into the top layer of the consommé

Place tortillas on a hot skillet or griddle

Add shredded beef and shredded cheese to each tortilla

Fold the tortillas and cook until crisp and golden

Serve with chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and consommé for dipping

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