Birria Tacos

Name: Birria Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless chuck; 1 pound oxtail or bone-in short ribs; 1 teaspoon neutral oil ((avocado or vegetable oil)); 7 (31g) ancho chiles ((ends trimmed and de-seeded)); 7 (35g) guajillo chiles ((ends trimmed and de-seeded)); 3 (2g) chiles de arbol ((ends trimmed and de-seeded)); 1 white onion ((peeled and halved)); 6 garlic cloves ((peeled)); 4 roma tomatoes; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 Mexican cinnamon stick ((See note if not using Mexican cinnamon)); 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 3 cups beef broth or water ((divided)); 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 1/4 white onion ((minced) ); Juice from 1 lime; Kosher salt; Corn tortillas; 3 ounces Oaxacan cheese ((or mozzarella) )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h 30min

This Birria Tacos recipe is juicy, cheesy, delicious—a true showstopper. It begins with braising a birria de rez and then making a consomé and frying up tacos with Oaxacan cheese.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:07:48 GMT