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Birria Tacos Recipe
5 from 48 votes

Birria Tacos Recipe

Birria Tacos feature corn tortillas dipped in rich, well-seasoned birria consomé, filled with tender braised meat and melted Oaxaca cheese. The tacos are lightly fried to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping a juicy interior, served alongside bowls of consomé garnished with lemon, onion, and cilantro for dipping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10 tacos
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ¼ recipe of birria consomé
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and small diced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • lemon juice of 2

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the birria consomé but do not add the chopped meat back to the strained liquid in the pot.
  2. Making 1 taco at a time, lightly dip two corn tortillas into the top part of the consomé liquid and place on top of each other in a cast-iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  3. Immediately, evenly sprinkle some of the cheese on top of the corn tortilla, followed by evenly adding some of the chopped meat to the one-half side of the taco on top of the cheese.
  4. At this point, you can also add diced onions and cilantro, but that part is optional.
  5. Cook for a minute or two and then fold the taco over to help form it. Cook for about one more minute.
  6. Repeat the process until all of the meat has been used.
  7. Serve each taco with a small bowl of the consomé liquid that has been garnished with lemon juice, diced onions, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Ensure a sufficient layer of fat on the consomé to properly crisp the tortillas when dipped; if lacking, add oil or butter.
  • Simmer the consomé for about three hours to deepen flavor before using.
  • Dry-roasting chiles intensifies the smoky flavor essential to the sauce.
  • Use corn tortillas for better durability when dipping and frying; double tortillas help prevent tearing.
  • The tacos should be served immediately but can be kept warm covered in a low oven for up to 30 minutes.
  • Store leftover meat separately in its consomé liquid for up to six days refrigerated or freeze for up to six months.
  • Reheat the beef gently in its liquid over low heat or in the microwave until hot before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 153mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.