Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBenjo's TacosChips, Salsa & Birria Crema Recipe

Chips, Salsa & Birria Crema Recipe

Inspired by Benjo's Tacos
Time30m
Serves4

Corn tortilla chips, salsa roja. Our birria crema is made with our signature birria spice blend.

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Ingredients

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Chips

Salsa Roja

Birria Crema

Method

Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Corn Tortilla Chips

    Cut each corn tortilla into quarters to create triangle-shaped chips. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the tortilla pieces in batches until they are golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Salsa Roja

  1. 2

    Make the Salsa Roja

    In a blender, combine ripe tomatoes, chopped white onion, garlic cloves, and fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth. Add lime juice and salt, then pulse a few times to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and set aside for serving.

Birria Crema

  1. 3

    Prepare the Birria Crema

    In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, birria spice blend, and lime zest. Mix well until fully combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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