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Birria Tacos with Savory Consomme

Birria Tacos with Savory Consomme
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Birria Tacos with Savory Consomme is a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with smoky chili spices and served alongside a richly seasoned consomme for dipping. Crispy corn tortillas are dipped into the piping hot broth before being filled with juicy shredded meat, creating an irresistible combination of flavors and textures perfect for taco night gatherings.

Ingredients

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Meat and Marinade

  • 3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Water (for soaking and cooking)

Tacos and Garnishes

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional: diced white onions
  • Optional: Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chili sauce: Toast dried guajillo and ancho chilies lightly in a pan until they become aromatic. Soak them in hot water for about 15 to 20 minutes until soft. Blend the softened chilies with garlic, onions, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and some of the soaking liquid until smooth to create a rich, smoky sauce.
  2. Marinate the meat: Coat the beef chuck roast thoroughly with the prepared chili sauce. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to absorb all the flavors.
  3. Slow cook the meat and consomme: Place the marinated beef into a slow cooker or heavy pot along with bay leaves and enough water or beef broth to cover. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fork-tender and the consomme is deeply flavored and slightly thickened.
  4. Shred the meat: Remove the beef from the pot and shred it finely using two forks. Keep the consomme warm for dipping the tacos.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Briefly dip corn tortillas into the warm consomme, then place them on a hot skillet. Add a generous amount of shredded meat onto each tortilla. Optionally, sprinkle diced onions, cilantro, or cheese before folding the tacos. Cook until the tortillas develop slightly crisp edges.
  6. Serve with consomme: Serve the crispy, juicy tacos hot alongside a small bowl of warm consomme for dunking, accompanied by fresh lime wedges to squeeze over.

Notes

  • Use quality dried chilies for authentic depth of flavor.
  • Marinate the beef overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
  • Maintain a low simmer when cooking the consomme to keep it rich and clear.
  • Toast tortillas in a dry skillet to achieve crispy edges perfect for holding juices.
  • Strain the consomme to remove solids for a smooth broth before serving.

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Keywords: Birria Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Slow Cooked Beef, Savory Consomme, Taco Night, Traditional Mexican Recipe

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