Beef Birria Tacos

180 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the beef with salt.
  2. 2Season the beef with salt.
  3. 3Season the beef with salt.
  4. 4Add beef tallow to a Dutch oven.
  5. 5Add beef tallow to a Dutch oven.
  6. 6Add beef tallow to a Dutch oven.
  7. 7Sear the beef in the Dutch oven until browned.
  8. 8Sear the beef in the Dutch oven until browned.
  9. 9Sear the beef in the Dutch oven until browned.
  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, tomato, garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  17. 17Add the chopped onion, tomato, garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  18. 18Add the chopped onion, tomato, garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
  19. 19De-seed the guajillo peppers and add them to the pot.
  20. 20De-seed the guajillo peppers and add them to the pot.
  21. 21De-seed the guajillo peppers and add them to the pot.
  22. 22Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  23. 23Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  24. 24Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
  25. 25Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  26. 26Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  27. 27Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water if too thick.
  28. 28Add the seared beef back into the pot.
  29. 29Add the seared beef back into the pot.
  30. 30Add the seared beef back into the pot.
  31. 31Pour in 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water.
  32. 32Pour in 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water.
  33. 33Pour in 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water.
  34. 34Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and peppercorns.
  35. 35Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and peppercorns.
  36. 36Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and peppercorns.
  37. 37Add the blended sauce to the pot.
  38. 38Add the blended sauce to the pot.
  39. 39Add the blended sauce to the pot.
  40. 40Cook for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
  41. 41Cook for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
  42. 42Cook for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
  43. 43Shred the cooked beef.
  44. 44Shred the cooked beef.
  45. 45Shred the cooked beef.
  46. 46Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
  47. 47Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
  48. 48Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
  49. 49Place the dipped tortillas in a pan.
  50. 50Place the dipped tortillas in a pan.
  51. 51Place the dipped tortillas in a pan.
  52. 52Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortillas.
  53. 53Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortillas.
  54. 54Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortillas.
  55. 55Top with shredded beef and a little more sauce.
  56. 56Top with shredded beef and a little more sauce.
  57. 57Top with shredded beef and a little more sauce.
  58. 58Cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  59. 59Cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  60. 60Cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  61. 61Serve the birria tacos with a side of consommé and a lime wedge.
  62. 62Serve the birria tacos with a side of consommé and a lime wedge.
  63. 63Serve the birria tacos with a side of consommé and a lime wedge.

Ingredients

  • 4 Lbs Beef
  • 4 Lbs Beef
  • 4 Lbs Beef
  • Beef Tallow
  • Beef Tallow
  • Beef Tallow
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Tomato
  • 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 Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Pepper
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 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
  • 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 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 Peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorns
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Lime
  • Lime
  • Lime

Equipment

PanTongsDutch OvenCutting BoardKnifeFood ProcessorLadle

Tips

  • If you don't have beef tallow, use olive oil for searing the beef.
  • If the blended sauce is too thick, add water.
  • Use chuck roast for the beef, but brisket can also be used.
  • Use corn tortillas for the tacos.
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