Jul 14 2026

Birria Tacos Recipe

Time4h
Serves6

Slow braised brisket, Corn tortillas, Monterey Jack, cilantro, onion, consumme,, tortilla chips on the side.

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Ingredients

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Meat Preparation

Taco Assembly

Method

Meat Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chili Mixture

    Remove stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chilies. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chilies for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Place toasted chilies in a blender with garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cook the Brisket

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Season the brisket with salt and black pepper, then sear on all sides until browned. Remove the brisket and set aside.

  3. 3

    Simmer with Broth

    In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the chili mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Place the brisket back in the pot, add the remaining beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 3-4 hours or until the brisket is tender and easily shreds.

Taco Assembly

  1. 4

    Shred the Meat

    Once the brisket is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat using two forks and set aside.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Tortillas

    In a skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    To each tortilla, add a portion of shredded brisket, Monterey Jack cheese, diced onion, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top.

  4. 7

    Serve with Consommé

    Serve the tacos with a side of the reserved broth (consommé) for dipping, along with tortilla chips on the side.

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