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Birria Tacos Recipe - Authentic Mexican Quesabirria

Traditional birria tacos with tender braised beef, rich chile consommé, and crispy cheese-filled tortillas. Perfect for weekend cooking and special occasions.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast chunked
  • 6 guajillo chiles
  • 3 ancho chiles
  • 2 pasilla chiles
  • 1 large white onion quartered
  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Mexican cinnamon stick
  • Spices: cumin oregano, black pepper, cloves
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • Corn tortillas
  • Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • Diced onion and cilantro for serving

Method
 

  1. Toast dried chiles until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. Char onion, tomatoes, and garlic in dry skillet until blistered.
  3. Blend soaked chiles with charred vegetables, spices, vinegar, and broth until smooth. Strain.
  4. Sear seasoned beef chunks until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour chile sauce over beef, add bay leaves and cinnamon. Cover and braise at 325°F for 2.5-3 hours.
  6. Shred tender beef and strain consommé, reserving fat for cooking tacos.
  7. Dip tortillas in reserved fat, fill with cheese and meat, fold and griddle until crispy.
  8. Serve hot tacos with warm consommé for dipping.

Notes

Don't burn the chiles when toasting. Searing the beef first adds important flavor. Save the rendered fat for crispy tacos.

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