Learn how to make this epic delicious Birria tacos! You’ll love the flavor explosion as you bite into the juicy tender lamb or beef and crispy tortilla in a rich adobo sauce. Make this recipe for a delicious dinner with authentic Mexican flavor! These birria tacos are good enough to eat dozens on their own.
Ingredients
Birria Adobo Paste
- 20 dried ancho chiles stemmed and seeded (See Note 1)
- 8 garlic cloves
- 6 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp cloves
- 4 tsp thyme
- 4 tsp Mexican oregano
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vinegar
Birria
- 6 lbs beef chuck or lamb (See Note 2)
- salt (See Note 3)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 adobo paste (see above)
- 1 medium white onion remove skin, cut into quarters
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Consommé
- 12 cascabel chiles stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 remaining adobo paste (see above)
- 28 oz roasted tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
Serving
- 16 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 medium white onion diced
- pickled red onion optional