Birria tacos are an explosion of flavor that has conquered palates around the world. Originating in Jalisco, Mexico, these tacos are known for their shredded beef, spicy broth, and tortillas browned in the cooking fat. If you want to enjoy this delicacy at home, follow this recipe and get ready for a feast.
Ingredients:
For the meat:
2 kg of birria meat (lamb, beef or goat)
1 large onion
6 garlic cloves
10 guajillo chiles
5 ancho chiles
2 pasilla chiles
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
Enough water to cover the meat
To serve:
Corn tortillas
Melt cheese (Oaxaca, mozzarella)
Chopped onion
Chopped cilantro
Limes
Preparation:
Marination and cooking: Combine the meat with the onion, garlic and spices. Cover with water and cook over low heat for several hours until the meat is very soft and shreds easily.
Chili sauce: Toast the chiles, remove the seeds and blend them with a little of the cooking broth. Add the sauce to the pot with the meat.
Assembly: Heat the tortillas on a griddle. Dip the tortillas in the birria fat to give them a more intense flavor. Fill with the shredded meat, add cheese and close the tacos.
Serve: Accompany the tacos with the hot broth, chopped onion, cilantro and lemon.
Tips for perfect birria tacos:
The meat: Lamb is the traditional meat, but you can use beef or goat.
The chiles: Adjust the amount and type of chiles according to your taste for spiciness.
The broth: It is the jewel of birria tacos. Serve hot to accompany your tacos.
Tortillas: Hand-made corn tortillas are ideal, but you can use commercial ones.
Accompaniments: Add avocado, radishes or green sauce to give it an extra touch of flavor.
Why not try preparing these tacos at home? We assure you that they will become one of your favorite dishes.
