Birria Tacos: A Flavourful Mexican Street Food You Must Try

The Mexican dish known as Birria tacos has gained popularity because people appreciate its delicious taste and its crispy texture. The traditional recipe from Jalisco Mexico uses slow-cooked beef or goat meat which is cooked in a sauce made from dried chilies and garlic and spices. The process of slow cooking results in meat that becomes very tender and develops exceptional juiciness.

The special quality of birria tacos comes from their unique preparation methods and serving style. The process begins with corn tortillas which chefs dip in the flavorful broth known as consommé before they add shredded meat and cheese and fry the tortillas until they become crispy. The dish comes with fresh toppings and a small bowl of broth which people use for dipping to create a tasty mix of crunchy and cheesy and juicy flavors.

Ingredients

500 g beef chuck or short ribs
8–10 corn tortillas
3 dried guajillo chilies
2 dried ancho chilies
1 onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 cups beef broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese

For Dressing

½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Small bowl of consommé (birria broth)
Optional hot sauce or sliced jalapeños

Directions

Toast the dried chilies lightly and soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes.
Blend the soaked chilies with garlic, onion, spices, and some broth until smooth.
Cook the beef with the chili sauce and remaining broth for 2–3 hours until tender.
Shred the cooked meat and keep the broth for dipping.
Dip tortillas in the broth, add meat and cheese, and fry in a skillet until crispy.
Serve hot with onion, cilantro, lime, and the broth for dipping.

More Details

Birria tacos are crispy Mexican tacos filled with slow-cooked beef, melted cheese, and served with a rich, flavorful dipping broth.

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