Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dinner that checks every box of comfort, flavor, and wow-factor? These Birria Tacos are your answer. Slow-cooked chili-spiced beef is folded into crisped corn tortillas with melty cheese, then served alongside a bold consommé dipping broth that brings the whole experience together. This dish is the ultimate taco night upgrade—whether you’re planning a weekend indulgence or need new dinner ideas that impress. Great as a party food idea, a flavorful easy dinner, or when you want something that feels like a restaurant favorite at home. Birria Tacos deliver in every bite—crispy, juicy, cheesy, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
3 lbs chuck roast
4 guajillo chiles
2 ancho chiles
2 chipotle peppers in adobo
1 white onion
5 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground clove
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 cups beef broth
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
1/2 cup chopped white onion (for garnish)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant. Soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.
2. Blend soaked chiles with chipotles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, thyme, clove, and a bit of beef broth until smooth.
3. Sear chunks of chuck roast in a Dutch oven until browned.
4. Pour the sauce over the meat, add bay leaves and remaining broth, and simmer for 3 hours until meat is fall-apart tender.
5. Remove beef, shred it, and return to the pot. Strain consommé if desired. Reserve some for dipping.
6. Dip tortillas in the fat layer of consommé, then fry in a skillet. Add cheese and beef, fold and cook until crispy.
7. Top with chopped onion and cilantro. Serve with hot consommé on the side.
Notes
Use Oaxaca cheese for authentic flavor and meltability.
Strain your consommé for a smoother dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised, Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg