Birria Tacos
Juicy, tender beef served with melted cheese in crispy tortillas. This step-by-step recipe will help you create the best Birria Tacos.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 5 LB Chuck Roast
- 2 Yellow Onions Chopped
- 6-8 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 TBSP Dried Oregano
- 2 TSP Ground Cumin
- 2 TSP Chili Powder
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 2-3 Bay Leaves
- 1 TSP Salt
- 1/2 TSP Black Pepper
- 6-8 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 TBSP Tomato Paste
- 4-6 dried guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol chilies stems and seeds removed
- White Corn Tortillas
- Oaxaca Cheese Topping
- Monterey Jack Cheese Topping
- Chopped Cilantro Optional Toppings
- Diced Onions Optional Toppings
- Lime Wedges Optional Toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the beef chuck roast by cutting into 2 inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: In the pressure cooker sear the beef on both sides until browned.
- Take the dried peppers and remove the seeds. Then, lightly toast the dried peppers, onion, and garlic to enhance the flavor of the peppers.
- In the pressure cooker, combine the beef chuck roast, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, beef broth, diced tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaves, and peppers.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and set it to high pressure. Cook for 60 minutes
- Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 15 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure
- Carefully remove the beef from the pressure cooker and shred it using two forks
- Next, remove the onions, garlic, and peppers from the pressure cooker and add to a blender. Add tomato paste and blend on high for 2-3 minutes or until combined. This will make a dipping sauce to serve with your tacos.
- Then remove the broth from the pressure cooker and run it through a mesh strainer and into a large bowl. This will give you a smooth consome with no lumps.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat Dip your tortillas in sifter consome and lightly toast the corn tortillas on both sides
- Fill each tortilla with the shredded beef , cheese, and top with your favorite optional toppings, such as chopped cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve the delicious Birria Tacos hot and enjoy!
Notes
Also, note that the pressure cooker is not the only option to cook these. You can replace the pressure cooker by placing all the same ingredients in a large Dutch oven and into a 325 degree oven for 2-3 hours, checking each hour for tenderness of the meat. The cook time could be longer depending on how large the portions of meat are.