Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAlas de FridaTacos De Birria Recipe

Tacos De Birria Recipe

Inspired by Alas de Frida
Time3h
Serves4

Three tacos served in blue corn tortillas, topped with onion and cilantro. Served with birria broth and salsa on the side

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Tacos Assembly

Method

Preparing the Birria

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    Cut the chuck roast and lamb shank into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Soak the Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a bit of the soaking water. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    Cook the Meat

    In a large pot, add the meat chunks, blended sauce, bay leaves, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.

  5. 5

    Shred the Meat

    Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the pot, shred it using two forks, and set it aside. Strain the broth and reserve it in a separate bowl.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Heat the blue corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable.

  2. 7

    Fill the Tacos

    Place a generous amount of shredded birria meat in the center of each tortilla.

  3. 8

    Add Toppings

    Top the tacos with chopped onion and cilantro according to your taste.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with a side of the reserved birria broth and salsa of your choice.

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