# Beef Birria Tacos

A recipe for making cheesy and flavorful beef birria tacos.

- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Season the beef (brisket or chuck roast) with salt.
2. Add a spoonful of beef tallow or olive oil to a pot.
3. Sear the beef in the pot until browned on all sides.
4. Chop half an onion.
5. Chop one tomato.
6. Add the chopped onion and tomato to the pot with the beef drippings.
7. Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
8. De-seed the guajillo peppers.
9. Add the de-seeded peppers to the pot.
10. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
11. Blend the mixture from the pot until smooth, adding water if too thick.
12. Return the seared beef to the pot.
13. Add 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water to the pot.
14. Add bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon (or cinnamon stick), chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, peppercorn, rosemary, and thyme.
15. Pour the blended sauce into the pot.
16. Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender.
17. Shred the cooked beef.
18. Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce from the pot.
19. Place the dipped tortillas on a pan.
20. Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, chopped onion, and shredded beef on top of the tortillas.
21. Add more of the consommé sauce to the tacos.
22. Fold the tacos and cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
23. Serve the tacos with a side of consommé and a squeeze of lime.

## Equipment

- pot
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
- food processor
- pan
- ladle
- bowl

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRtbfnBQ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/28b886f9-927a-4875-8070-c29adc46a45c
- Extracted: 2026-05-20

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt