Jul 14 2026
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Birria Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Crow Bar
Time4h
Serves6

Braised short rib, cheese, onion, cilantro, beef consommé, salsa roja, corn tortillas

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Ingredients

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Meat and Broth

Taco Assembly

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho chiles. In a dry skillet, toast them over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine toasted chiles, onion (chopped), garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 cup of beef consommé and blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Braise the Short Rib

    In a large pot, add the short rib and pour the blended sauce over it. Add the remaining beef consommé and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 3-4 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tortillas

    While the meat is braising, heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.

  2. 5

    Shred the Meat

    Once the meat is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks. Reserve the broth for dipping.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each tortilla, add a portion of shredded meat, top with shredded cheese, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with salsa roja.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with a small bowl of the reserved beef consommé for dipping. Enjoy your Birria Tacos!

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