Loaded Birria Tacos with Consommé: A Flavor Explosion
Indulge in Loaded Birria Tacos with Consommé, featuring tender shredded beef slow-cooked in a spicy chile marinade, served in crispy tortillas with melted cheese, and paired with a rich, savory consommé for dipping. Perfect for a hearty meal, this recipe combines traditional Mexican flavors with a decadent twist, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 5 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 dried ancho chiles
- 6 g arlic cloves
- 1 l arge white onion divided
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 4 l ime wedges
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- Rehydrate guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 20 minutes. Blend chiles, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 onion, vinegar, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until smooth. Marinate beef in mixture for 4 hours or overnight.
- Transfer beef and marinade to a pot. Add 8 cups water, 1/2 onion, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Simmer for 3-4 hours until beef is tender. Shred beef and strain consommé.
- Heat oil in skillet. Dip tortilla in consommé, fill with beef and cheese, fold, and fry until crispy. Serve with consommé, cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.