Beef Birria Tacos
Soft and tender beef in a flavorful birria sauce, served with warm tortillas, onions, and fresh cilantro. A traditional Mexican dish with a rich history.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef brisket
- ●1 cup Birria saucesee recipe below for homemade birria sauce
- ●1 large Onions
- ●1/4 cup Cilantro
- ●4 Lime wedges
- ●8-10 Warm tortillas
- ●1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
- 1
Brown the beef brisket in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside.
- 3
Add the onions to the pot and cook until they are translucent.
- 4
Add the garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the birria sauce to the pot and stir to combine.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and let the birria cook for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 8
Shred the beef with two forks and season it with salt and pepper.
- 9
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 10
Assemble the tacos by placing some of the beef onto a tortilla, followed by a spoonful of the birria sauce, some sliced onions, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- 11
Serve the tacos immediately, with lime wedges on the side.