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Three birria tacos with shredded beef, cilantro, and onions on a light background with consommé.

Authentic Tacos de Birria

Delicious slow-cooked beef tacos served with a rich consommé, perfect for festive gatherings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker or large braising pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Blender
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Serving utensils

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into large chunks
  • 6 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 4 medium roasted tomatoes
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • fresh corn tortillas for serving
  • chopped cilantro
  • diced onions
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Rehydrate the dried guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a blender, combine the rehydrated chilies, chipotle peppers, roasted tomatoes, white onion, garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Toss the beef chunks in the blended marinade ensuring every piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated beef until browned on all sides.
  • Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker or large braising pot. Add the bay leaves and low-sodium beef broth, then cook on low for 3 hours or until the meat is tender enough to shred easily.
  • Remove the bay leaves, shred the meat with two forks, and mix with the cooking juices. Serve the shredded beef on warm corn tortillas and garnish with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the meat overnight and adjust the number of chilies based on your spice preference. Serve with the rich consommé for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Authentic Mexican, Festive, Slow-cooked beef, Tacos de Birria
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