Birria Tacos with Consomme
Experience the rich, mouthwatering delight of birria tacos with consomme. Each bite features tender, slow-cooked beef infused with vibrant spices, complemented by a flavorful dipping broth. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.
- In a blender, combine soaked chiles, cumin seeds, garlic, onion, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour the blended sauce over the seared meat and add the remaining beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover tightly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet and fill them with shredded meat.
- Serve with consomme on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For deeper flavors, consider marinating the chuck roast overnight. You can substitute beef with goat or chicken for different flavor profiles. Enhance your tacos with additional toppings like diced onions and lime wedges.