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Birria Tacos with Consommé: Discover the Flavorful Recipe

A flavorful recipe for Birria Tacos served with a rich consommé, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 dried guajillo peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. In a blender, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, beef broth, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth.
  3. Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over the meat. Add bay leaves on top.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Strain the broth to separate the solids and reserve the liquid as consommé.
  6. To assemble the tacos, heat corn tortillas on a skillet until warm. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with a small bowl of the reserved consommé for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco with consomméCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the beef in the blended sauce overnight before cooking.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a couple of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the blender.

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