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Birria Tacos Recipe

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Birria Tacos are a delicious Mexican dish featuring tender shredded beef dipped in flavorful birria broth, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes on crisped corn tortillas. This recipe guides you through warming the tortillas, dipping them in the rich beef broth, filling them with meat, cheese, onion, and cilantro, then crisping to perfection for an authentic and satisfying taco experience.

  • Author: Lilya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Birria Tacos Ingredients

  • 1 batch Beef Birria (keep the broth and beef separate)
  • 16 to 20 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chopped white onion (from 1 onion)
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Warm the tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Alternatively, use metal tongs to toast each tortilla directly over the flames of a gas stove until warm and slightly charred.
  2. Prepare the skillet: Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat to get it ready for frying the tacos.
  3. Dip and fill tortillas: Working one at a time, dip both sides of a tortilla into the birria broth to soak up flavor, then add it to the skillet. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese onto the tortilla, allowing some to spill over the edges onto the pan for a crispy cheese crust.
  4. Add fillings: On one side of the tortilla, place about ¼ cup of shredded birria beef, followed by some chopped onion and cilantro.
  5. Fold and cook tacos: Fold the tortilla over the fillings and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla becomes crispy and the cheese fully melts.
  6. Repeat and keep warm: Repeat the dipping, filling, and cooking process with the remaining tortillas. Transfer cooked tacos to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel or aluminum foil to keep warm. Alternatively, place them on a baking sheet and keep in a 200°F oven until serving.
  7. Serve: Serve the birria tacos hot with a bowl of the reserved broth for dipping, enhancing each bite with savory juices.

Notes

  • Use Oaxaca cheese for a traditional authentic taste or mozzarella as a convenient substitute.
  • Dipping the tortillas in birria broth before frying infuses them with rich flavor and keeps them moist inside while crisping outside.
  • To keep tacos warm before serving, covering them with foil or placing on a low oven prevents cooling and cheese hardening.
  • Adjust the amount of onion and cilantro according to your preference for freshness and zest.
  • Be careful when dipping tortillas to avoid tearing; a quick dip is sufficient.
  • If you don’t have a gas stove flame for toasting tortillas, use a dry skillet instead.

Find it online: https://familyhomemeals.com/birria-tacos-recipe/