These Beef  Birria Tacos Feature a Crispy Outer Shell with a Filling to Die For!

These Beef  Birria Tacos Feature a Crispy Outer Shell with a Filling to Die For!

These tacos are irresistible with a crispy outer shell and a mouthwatering filling of slow-cooked shredded beef simmered in a savory, chile-infused broth.

To achieve the crispy texture, the corn tortillas are dipped in the beef sauce, filled, and cooked in a skillet.

These are not your typical hard-shelled tacos - the texture is a result of the skillet preparation. Delicious!

How to Make Scrumptious Mexican Beef Birria Tacos:

Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Blend cooked chiles, tomatoes, oregano, cloves, cumin, allspice, vinegar, and ½-1 cup of reserved water until smooth.

Season beef with salt and pepper. On medium-high heat, sear beef in batches in a Dutch oven with vegetable oil. Transfer to a plate.

Sauté onions, garlic, and thyme in the Dutch oven for 2-3 mins. Add chile paste, cinnamon, bay leaf, bouillon, and 4-5 cups of water. Cover and simmer. Season with salt and pepper.

Braise birria in Dutch oven in preheated oven for 3-3.5 hours until fork-tender. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Shred beef on cutting board and reserve broth.

Scoop 1.5 cups of broth into a bowl. Add cilantro and diced onion, set aside. Dip tortillas in remaining broth in Dutch oven, then cook in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sprinkle tortilla with cheese and top with shredded beef. Cook until cheese is melted.

Fold tortilla in half and cook until crispy on both sides. Serve. 😍