Birria Tacos
🌟Chef Emory

Birria Tacos

MexicanSlow-CookComfort-Food

Tender slow-braised beef in a rich chili consomme, stuffed into tortillas and pan-fried until crispy. Served with the broth for dipping.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
180 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
6

🥗Ingredients

  • 1kgBeef chuck
  • 5wholeDried guajillo chillies
  • 3wholeDried ancho chillies
  • 1largeOnion
  • 6clovesGarlic
  • 1tbspCumin
  • 3cupsBeef stock
  • 12wholeCorn tortillas
  • 2cupsMozzarella cheese
  • 1cupFresh cilantro and onion for serving

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast dried chillies in a dry pan until fragrant. Rehydrate in hot water for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blend soaked chillies with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, and some soaking liquid into a smooth sauce.

  3. 3

    Cut beef chuck into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place beef in a Dutch oven, pour chili sauce and beef stock over. Cover tightly.

  5. 5

    Braise in the oven at 160C for 3 hours until beef is fall-apart tender. Shred the meat.

  6. 6

    Dip tortillas in the consomme (the braising liquid), fill with shredded beef and cheese.

  7. 7

    Pan-fry stuffed tortillas in a skillet until crispy on both sides.

  8. 8

    Strain the consomme into small bowls for dipping. Serve tacos topped with fresh cilantro and diced onion.

📊Nutrition per Serving

580
kcal Calories
42
g Protein
35
g Carbs
28
g Fat
4
g Fiber
3
g Sugar