Beef Birria Taco Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beef

   In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper and sear it on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Sauce

   In the same pot, add the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast them for a few minutes until fragrant. Then, add garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.

3. 3

   Cook the Beef

   Return the beef to the pot. Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

4. 4

   Prepare the Consomé

   Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it. Strain the broth to remove the solids, and keep the liquid as consomé.

5. 5

   Assemble the Tacos

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla in the skillet, add a generous amount of quesadilla cheese, followed by the shredded beef. Top with cilantro and diced onion, then fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the tacos with a side of the beef consomé for dipping and garnish with lime wedges.