Jul 14 2026
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Beef Birria Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Borealis
Time3h
Serves6

Tender beef birria served in crispy tacos with melted cheese, onion, cilantro, & a side of rich birria sauce for dipping.

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Ingredients

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Beef Birria

Tacos

Method

Beef Birria Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Soak them in hot water for about 15-20 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the softened chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add a cup of beef broth and blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Pour the blended sauce over the beef and add the remaining beef broth and bay leaves.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

  5. 5

    Shred the Beef

    Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Reserve the broth for dipping.

Taco Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tacos

    In a skillet, warm the corn tortillas until soft. Add a portion of the shredded beef and top with cheddar cheese.

  2. 7

    Crisp the Tacos

    Fold the tortillas over and cook in the skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and the reserved birria broth on the side for dipping.

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