Jul 13 2026
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Birria Taquitos Recipe

Inspired by Juan's Flaming Fajitas & Cantina
Time3h
Serves6

Four fried rolled corn tortillas filled with Birria- style shredded beef, monterey cheese, diced onions, and fresh cilantro served with consommé for dipping.

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Ingredients

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Beef Filling

Taquito Assembly

Consommé

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

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

  2. 2

    Blend the Marinade

    In a blender, combine the softened chiles, garlic cloves, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add a little beef broth to help blend into a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned. Add the blended mixture, remaining beef broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 3 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

  4. 4

    Shred the Beef

    Remove the beef from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and mix it with the sauce.

Taquito Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.

  2. 6

    Fill the Taquitos

    On each tortilla, place a generous amount of shredded beef, a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese, diced onions, and fresh cilantro. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.

  3. 7

    Fry the Taquitos

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the taquitos in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Consommé

  1. 8

    Heat the Broth

    Strain the beef broth to remove any solids, and heat it in a pot. Add chopped onions and simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Ladle the hot consommé into small bowls and serve alongside the taquitos with lime wedges.

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