Beef Birria Tacos

180 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the beef (brisket or chuck roast) with salt.
  2. 2Season the beef (brisket or chuck roast) with salt.
  3. 3Season the beef (brisket or chuck roast) with salt.
  4. 4Add a spoonful of beef tallow or olive oil to a pot.
  5. 5Add a spoonful of beef tallow or olive oil to a pot.
  6. 6Add a spoonful of beef tallow or olive oil to a pot.
  7. 7Sear the beef in the pot until browned on all sides.
  8. 8Sear the beef in the pot until browned on all sides.
  9. 9Sear the beef in the pot until browned on all sides.
  10. 10Chop half an onion.
  11. 11Chop half an onion.
  12. 12Chop half an onion.
  13. 13Chop one tomato.
  14. 14Chop one tomato.
  15. 15Chop one tomato.
  16. 16Add the chopped onion and tomato to the pot with the beef drippings.
  17. 17Add the chopped onion and tomato to the pot with the beef drippings.
  18. 18Add the chopped onion and tomato to the pot with the beef drippings.
  19. 19Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  20. 20Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  21. 21Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  22. 22De-seed the guajillo peppers.
  23. 23De-seed the guajillo peppers.
  24. 24De-seed the guajillo peppers.
  25. 25Add the de-seeded peppers to the pot.
  26. 26Add the de-seeded peppers to the pot.
  27. 27Add the de-seeded peppers to the pot.
  28. 28Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  29. 29Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  30. 30Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  31. 31Blend the mixture from the pot until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  32. 32Blend the mixture from the pot until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  33. 33Blend the mixture from the pot until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  34. 34Return the seared beef to the pot.
  35. 35Return the seared beef to the pot.
  36. 36Return the seared beef to the pot.
  37. 37Add 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water to the pot.
  38. 38Add 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water to the pot.
  39. 39Add 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water to the pot.
  40. 40Add bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon (or cinnamon stick), chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, peppercorn, rosemary, and thyme.
  41. 41Add bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon (or cinnamon stick), chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, peppercorn, rosemary, and thyme.
  42. 42Add bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon (or cinnamon stick), chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, peppercorn, rosemary, and thyme.
  43. 43Pour the blended sauce into the pot.
  44. 44Pour the blended sauce into the pot.
  45. 45Pour the blended sauce into the pot.
  46. 46Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  47. 47Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  48. 48Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender.
  49. 49Shred the cooked beef.
  50. 50Shred the cooked beef.
  51. 51Shred the cooked beef.
  52. 52Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce from the pot.
  53. 53Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce from the pot.
  54. 54Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce from the pot.
  55. 55Place the dipped tortillas on a pan.
  56. 56Place the dipped tortillas on a pan.
  57. 57Place the dipped tortillas on a pan.
  58. 58Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, chopped onion, and shredded beef on top of the tortillas.
  59. 59Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, chopped onion, and shredded beef on top of the tortillas.
  60. 60Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, chopped onion, and shredded beef on top of the tortillas.
  61. 61Add more of the consommé sauce to the tacos.
  62. 62Add more of the consommé sauce to the tacos.
  63. 63Add more of the consommé sauce to the tacos.
  64. 64Fold the tacos and cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  65. 65Fold the tacos and cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  66. 66Fold the tacos and cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  67. 67Serve the tacos with a side of consommé and a squeeze of lime.
  68. 68Serve the tacos with a side of consommé and a squeeze of lime.
  69. 69Serve the tacos with a side of consommé and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb Beef
  • 4 lb Beef
  • 4 lb Beef
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Cubes Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 2 Cubes Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 2 Cubes Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Tomato
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • Wagyu Beef Tallow
  • Wagyu Beef Tallow
  • Wagyu Beef Tallow
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Lime
  • Lime
  • Lime

Equipment

pottongsknifecutting boardfood processorpanladlebowl

Tips

  • If the blender sauce is too thick, add water.