Super Tasty Birria Tacos Recipe

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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

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Super Tasty Birria Tacos Recipe

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