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    Birria Tacos With Consommé

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 · Modified: May 5, 2023 · By: Brendan Cunningham

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    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!

    A white serving bowl filled with six Birria tacos. Next to it to the left is a small bowl of dipping sauce, behind that a white bowl of consomme, behind that part of a dutch oven with the consomme ingredients in it.

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST BIRRIA TACOS 
      • INGREDIENTS FOR BIRRIA TACOS
      • HOW TO MAKE BIRRIA TACOS
        • STEP 1: BRAISING THE MEAT
        • STEP 2: MAKING THE SAUCE
        • STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE TACOS
      • HOW TO STORE BIRRIA TACOS
        • REHEATING BIRRIA TACOS
      • FAQS ABOUT THIS  BIRRIA TACOS RECIPE
        • What exactly are birria tacos?
        • What meat is Birria tacos made of?
        • What is the taste of Birria tacos?
        • What is Birria tacos sauce made of?
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • MORE MEXICAN RECIPES
    • Birria Tacos With Consommé
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    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.

    Part of a white serving bowl filled with Birria tacos. Behind it is a small white bowl of dipping sauce and a larger white bowl filled with Consommé.

    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.

    A Dutch oven filled with onion, tomatoes, chiles, and a bunch of spices and seasonings.

    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!

    A white plate with cooked pork chop and stew meat on it.

    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.

    A blender filled with Birria taco sauce.

    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.

    A little with some consommé in it hovering over a small white bowl with consomme.

    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!

    A white serving bowl filled with six Birria tacos. To the left of it is part of a bowl of dipping sauce and part of a bowl of consomme.

    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.

    An oval serving bowl with a couple of Birria tacos in it. Behind it is a small bowl of dipping sauce and another bowl of consommé.

    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!

    Six Berea tacos in part of a white serving bowl.

    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.

    Part of a white serving bowl filled with Birria tacos.

    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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    Birria Tacos With Consommé

    A white serving bowl filled with six Birria tacos. Next to it to the left is a small bowl of dipping sauce, behind that a white bowl of consomme, behind that part of a dutch oven with the consomme ingredients in it.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 23 reviews

    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!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 2 hours
    • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Tacos 1x
    • Category: DInnere
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Ingredients

    Scale

    The 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

    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)

    Assembling the tacos:

    6-8 Corn Tortillas

    ½ Red Onion, sliced

    Lime Juice

    ¼ cup Queso Fresco

    ¼ cup Green Onions

    Fresh Cilantro

    Instructions

    1. Soak the ñoras or ancho chiles in warm water to make them soft.
    2. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175°C).
    3. Heat a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat on the stovetop and add the vegetable oil, beef roast, and pork chops.
    4. Cook them until browned on every side and season with salt.
    5. Add the ñoras, cherry tomatoes, chiles in adobo, onion, garlic clove, Mexican oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, ground cloves, bay leaves, 3 cups of the beef stock, salt, and pepper.
    6. Cover the dutch oven and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 2-3 hours, or until meat is soft.
    7. Remove the meat from the oven and shred it with two forks.
    8. Transfer half of the ingredients left in the dutch oven to a blender and blend to get a sauce (season with salt and pepper as needed).
    9. Add 3 more cups of beef broth to the dutch oven, return to the oven and let it cook for 20 minutes more. You can serve this broth with or without the solids, transfer it to a small bowl, and top with cilantro.
    10. Serve the corn tortillas with red onion, lime juice, queso fresco, shredded meat, and the sauce.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Taco
    • Calories: 259
    • Fat: 14
    • Carbohydrates: 11
    • Fiber: 9
    • Protein: 23

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    Comments

    1. Tonya

      December 26, 2021 at 11:44 pm

      Super yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Janet

      January 03, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Identical to the ones I get a my fav restaurant!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Shelly

      January 03, 2022 at 11:59 pm

      My kids devoured these tacos.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Jon

      January 18, 2022 at 9:10 am

      Very authentic tasting and really delicious birria tacos.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Paula

      January 18, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      So much good about these tacos. We all loved them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Justin

      January 31, 2022 at 9:31 am

      Fantastic birria recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Nadia

      February 16, 2022 at 10:17 am

      Delicious tacos! Not the quickest to make but well worth it.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Ryan

      March 24, 2022 at 11:06 am

      Delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Donna

      May 07, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      These were awesome! My dad especially loved them.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. AJ

      May 08, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      Bangin tacos!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Peter

      May 09, 2022 at 10:07 am

      These tacos turned out perfect!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Ryan

      May 10, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      Man that consommé sauce is the bomb.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Daryl

      May 11, 2022 at 12:28 pm

      Best tacos!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Timmy

      May 18, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Tacos were🔥

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Maribella

      June 05, 2022 at 9:32 am

      Best birria tacos around, I have tried a bunch of recipe but really like this one.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Pauly

      June 07, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      Easily the best taco recipe I have tried. The consommé is rich and flavor filled and taco meat is excellent.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Jaque

      June 11, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      Very great.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Marcy Diez

      October 26, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Just like my restaurant at home so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Jeanne

      October 26, 2022 at 11:19 pm

      Can this be made in a Instapot instead of the oven? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Brendan Cunningham

        October 27, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        Hi Jeanne! Yes, the Instapot should work great as well.

        Reply
    20. Pierre

      October 27, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      Some of the best tacos I have made at home and I try new recipes all the time.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Maisy

      October 28, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Fav tacos ever!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Tim Doan

      October 28, 2022 at 10:59 pm

      I used corn tortillas and the tacos were bomb,

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Taylor

      October 31, 2022 at 9:48 pm

      I love these taco as much as any that I have ever had.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Denzel

      January 31, 2023 at 6:48 pm

      I loved this recipe! but I also used the 123 method using a product called insta-birria by el sabor products. If you look them up on google they should pop up. Their flavor is out of this world! its easy and simple. just add water, sauce and meat. I loved both recipes but insta-birria had a flavor that just blew my mind. so flavourful. I love my birria.

      ★★★★★

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