Birria Tacos With Consommé

These birria tacos are filled with juicy shredded meat and incredible flavors and they come with a rich birria consommé for dipping. They're meaty, cheesy, and out-of-this-world delicious. Honestly, this is definitely one of the best birria taco recipes you can make!

THE BEST BIRRIA TACOS 

Birria tacos have taken the internet by storm and become super popular recently. And if you've never heard of - or made - a birria taco recipe, you're in for a treat of a meal.

Seriously, these birria tacos with consommé are show-stopping tacos filled with melt-in-your-mouth, fork-tender, shredded meat that is cooked in the most delicious seasonings. 

Honestly, the meat is so good to just eat on its own, but stuffing it in corn tortillas with all of the flavorful toppings makes it irresistible.

Then, on top of that, it's served with a side of dipping sauce and consommé to amp up the flavors even more. So. Darn. Good.

That said, this recipe is a fantastic weekend meal to make when you want to spoil your family and friends. It takes a little extra time and effort, but the result is so worth it, and it's guaranteed to please even the toughest critics!

By the way, if you want to make some chicken birria tacos, you have to check out that recipe next! Or, for something a little different, you can make these street tacos.

Now, if you're ready to make the ultimate taco with dipping sauce, let's dive into the details.

INGREDIENTS FOR BIRRIA TACOS

Okay, so these quesabirria tacos have a pretty extensive ingredient list, but all that bold flavor has to come from somewhere, right?

With that said, if you look closely, you'll notice it's mostly made of common ingredients and pantry staples that you probably have in your kitchen. 

Here's what you'll need to make the beef birria meat:

• 1 pound Stew Meat (beef roast), cut in chunks
• ½ pound Pork Chops, without the bones and cut in chunks
• 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil

For the sauce:

• 2 Big Ancho Chiles or Ñora Peppers 
• 3 cups Cherry Tomatoes
• ¼ cup Chiles in Adobo
• 1 white onion, halved
• 3 Garlic Cloves, peeled
• 1 tbsp. Mexican Oregano
• ½ tbsp. Ground Cumin
• ½ tbsp. Ground Coriander
• 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. Ground Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 6 cups Beef Stock (divided in half)

And for assembling the birria tacos:

• 6-8 Corn Tortillas
• ½ Red Onion, sliced
• Lime Juice
• ¼ cup Queso Fresco
• ¼ cup Green Onions
• Fresh Cilantro

So, you can really add in - or take away - any ingredients you want for assembling the tacos - these are just a few ideas and how I like to make my birria tacos!

Oh, and you can use a lot of these ingredients to make this beef pot pie or braised beef shank, so give those a try next.

HOW TO MAKE BIRRIA TACOS

So, you'll notice that quite a few steps are required to make this beef birria recipe. But don't be intimidated, it's actually a lot easier than it seems! All you need is time and patience.

And believe me, the results are well worth the effort. These tacos will have your friends and family raving for days.

With all that being said, put your apron on, roll up your sleeves, and let's make some authentic birria tacos!

STEP 1: BRAISING THE MEAT

First, soak the ñora peppers - or ancho chiles - in warm water to rehydrate them and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175ºC).

Next, take out a dutch oven and heat it on the stovetop over medium high heat. And if you don't have a dutch oven, you can use any large oven-safe pot or braiser. The most important thing here is that it has a well-fitting lid.

Now, add the vegetable oil, beef roast, and pork chops to the pot and cook the meat until nicely browned on all sides - be sure to season the birria meat with some salt too.

Next, add in the soaked peppers with all of the sauce ingredients and only half of the beef stock (3 cups) - or beef broth.

Then, cover the pot, transfer it to the oven, and bake for about 2-3 hours or until the birria meat is tender enough to shred.

STEP 2: MAKING THE SAUCE

Once the meat is cooked, take it out of the pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Then, use two forks to pull the meat apart and shred it.

Now, take half of the liquid - and vegetables left in the pot - and transfer them to a blender or food processor. Blend everything until combined to make the birria sauce. Then, season with salt and pepper as needed before transferring it to a bowl.

Next, add the rest of the beef broth (the other 3 cups) into the dutch oven to make the consommé. Cover, and bake it in the oven for 20 minutes to let all the flavors meld together.

Once that's done, you can either strain it to remove all the solids or serve it as is. Transfer the soup to a small bowl and top with some fresh cilantro.

STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE TACOS

Finally, let's assemble these shredded beef birria tacos!

First, add the shredded beef to each corn tortilla - or flour tortillas. Then add on the sliced red onions, chopped green onions, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, the birria sauce, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. 

Gently fold the quesabirria tacos in half and serve with a side of consommé dipping sauce. Enjoy!

HOW TO STORE BIRRIA TACOS

This recipe for queabirria tacos makes 6 to 8 servings of fully loaded tacos. And they're perfect for a big family dinner or a small get-together with friends!

But if you're making this recipe with leftovers in mind, a good rule of thumb is only to assemble the tacos you plan to eat. 

Then store the vegetables, shredded meat, sauce, and consommé in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

REHEATING BIRRIA TACOS

Now, if you want to reheat the shredded meat, you can warm it on the stovetop with the consommé in a saucepan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.

Then, warm the birria sauce up on the stovetop - or in the microwave - for about 30 seconds.

Finally, assemble the tacos as normal and enjoy!

FAQS ABOUT THIS  BIRRIA TACOS RECIPE

What exactly are birria tacos?

Birria is a Mexican dish that was traditionally a stew or soup. So this recipe takes that classic dish and turns it into tacos!

What meat is Birria tacos made of?

Authentic birria tacos are made with some sort of stew meat like beef roast, chuck roast, beef shank, short rib, or brisket. But you can also make them with pork, chicken, or really any meat that you want!

What is the taste of Birria tacos?

Birria tacos have an unmatched flavor from everything cooking and melding together. They are extremely savory, a little sweet, slightly spicy, and just indescribably delicious.

What is Birria tacos sauce made of?

Birria sauce is most commonly made out of chiles, tomatoes, onions, broth, and a blend of seasonings and spices. But with that said, every recipe calls for some different ingredients to make it unique.

WRAPPING IT ALL UP

Well, that's how to make birria tacos with consommé!

Super meaty, cheesy, and juicy - this is basically the ultimate taco with dipping sauce that you can make.

Don't be surprised if your family and friends ask you to make this again (and again, and again) because it's definitely a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

So, I hope you enjoy these quesabirria tacos as much as everyone who's tried it does.

Although it takes a bit of work, I think you'll agree that the results are always well worth it.

If you make it, be sure to let me know in the comments what you think. I would love to know how it turned out! 

MORE MEXICAN RECIPES

If you love Mexican food and want some more delicious recipes, we have a bunch on the blog I think you'll enjoy!

Try making one of these next:

• Instant Pot Enchiladas
• Fideo Soup
• Chicken Fajta Crunchwraps
• Beef Empanadas 
• Chicken Empanadas
• Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

By the way, be sure to checkout even more recipes on our YouTube channel. There's a ton of delicious recipes in there too!

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