Easy Recipes: Flavor-Packed Birria Tacos for Any Night
These Birria Tacos are one of our favorite easy recipes! Packed with flavor and made for comfort food cravings.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef short ribs or chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 dried guajillo chilies, seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chilies, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Diced onions, for topping (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides.
- Add tomato paste, chilies, and spices. Stir to coat.
- Pour in beef stock and add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.
- Remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Strain the broth and set it aside as consomé.
- Dip a tortilla into the consomé, then place it on a hot skillet. Add shredded beef and cheese, then fold in half.
- Cook until crispy on both sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Serve with a small bowl of consomé for dipping. Garnish with onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.