# Beef Birria Tacos

A delicious and cheesy beef birria tacos recipe that is cooked in beef tallow and served with a flavorful consommé.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Season the beef with salt.
2. Add beef tallow to a Dutch oven.
3. Sear the beef in the Dutch oven until browned.
4. Chop half an onion.
5. Chop one tomato.
6. Add the chopped onion, tomato, garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.
7. De-seed the guajillo peppers and add them to the pot.
8. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot and boil until the peppers soften.
9. Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water if too thick.
10. Add the seared beef back into the pot.
11. Pour in 1 pint of beef broth and 3 cups of water.
12. Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, chicken bouillon cubes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and peppercorns.
13. Add the blended sauce to the pot.
14. Cook for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
15. Shred the cooked beef.
16. Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
17. Place the dipped tortillas in a pan.
18. Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortillas.
19. Top with shredded beef and a little more sauce.
20. Cook until crispy and the cheese is melted.
21. Serve the birria tacos with a side of consommé and a lime wedge.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Tongs
- Dutch Oven
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Food Processor
- Ladle

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrT1S5u5/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ef9cf034-5f6b-4980-85f5-a01101019009
- Extracted: 2025-12-26

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