Lamb Birria Tacos

Name: Lamb Birria Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless lamb shoulder; 6-8 guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed; 6-8 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed; 3-4 chilies de arbol, stems and seeds removed; 3-4 chiptole chilies, stems and seeds removed; 1 white onion, peeled and halved; 4 cooking tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano; 1 Mexican cinnamon stick; 4 bay leaves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 cups beef broth; salt; 8 corn tortillas; 4 oz Oaxacan or mozarella cheese; 1 lime; chopped white onion; chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

Birria tacos feature lamb braised in a flavorful sauce, then filled into a corn tortilla along with lots of melty cheese. The tortillas are pan fried in the birria sauce and topped with onion and cilantro.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:10:10 GMT