Description
Birria Tacos with Consomme are a mouthwatering delight that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with a rich, flavorful broth. This traditional Mexican dish offers an unforgettable culinary experience, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Serve these tacos with vibrant toppings and a side of consomme for dipping, and watch as they become the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 bay leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Soak dried guajillo peppers in hot water for 15 minutes until soft. Blend with garlic, onion, cumin, bay leaves, and some soaking water until smooth.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add the blended pepper mixture and enough water or beef broth to cover the meat. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat.
- Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and return it to the broth.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet, fill them with shredded meat, and dip briefly into consomme before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the meat marinate overnight in spices. You can swap beef for lamb or chicken for different variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently.