How To Make Birria Tacos

If you’re looking for a tasty and unique Mexican-inspired dish, then you’ll want to learn how to make birria tacos. Birria tacos are a traditional Mexican dish from Jalisco State. It’s made with slow-cooked beef and spices and filled with shredded cheese and diced onions. It’s served in a tasty, spicy broth and can be served with warm tortillas, a zesty salsa, and a squeeze of lime.

Making birria tacos takes some time, but the process is worth it in the end. To get started, take some beef chuck roast, such as boneless or bone-in, and cut it into small cubes. Season the beef cubes with sea salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Place the seasoned beef cubes into a large saucepan and add enough beef broth to just cover the beef. Simmer the beef and broth on low heat for two to three hours, until the beef is tender.

Once your beef has cooked, you will want to strain and reserve the broth. Add the strained beef back into the saucepan and mash it with a potato masher or a fork. This will help to give the birria tacos a more “pulled beef” texture. Heat some oil in a separate skillet and add the mashed beef. Cook the beef until it’s lightly browned and then add some reserved beef broth to the skillet. Simmer the beef until all of the liquid has been absorbed.

To assemble the birria tacos, warm up some corn tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet. Place a few spoonfuls of the cooked beef onto the warm tortillas and top with shredded cheese and diced onions. Fold the taco in half and enjoy.

Birria tacos are an incredibly flavorful and satisfying meal. If you plan to prepare birria tacos for a larger crowd, it is best to make the beef ahead of time and warm it up when you are ready to serve. Garnish with cilantro, limes, and a spicy salsa and you will have an unforgettable meal that your family and friends will love.