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Mexican Tacos with Consommé and Quesabirria

A delightful Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked meat, savory broth, and melted cheese, perfect for gatherings or family meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Birria
  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 8 dried guajillo chilies
  • 4 Roma tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 whole garlic bulb
  • 1 tsp whole cumin
  • 1 tsp whole coriander
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp whole peppercorns
  • 4-5 whole cloves
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
For the Tacos
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 12 oz grated Oaxaca cheese
  • ½ white onion (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (for garnish)
  • ½ white onion (finely chopped, for garnish)
  • Lime wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the ingredients first.
Cooking the Birria
  1. In a pot, add the chuck roast, guajillo chilies, quartered tomatoes, whole garlic bulb, cumin, coriander, oregano, peppercorns, cloves, beef broth, water, bay leaves, and salt.
  2. Bring this to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer.
  3. Cook until the meat is tender (about 2-3 hours).
Preparing Taco Toppings
  1. Finely chop the onion and cilantro.
Assembling the Tacos
  1. In a tortilla, place some shredded Birria, add the Oaxaca cheese, and top with onion and cilantro.
  2. Fold the tortilla in half.
Making the Consommé
  1. Strain the cooking liquid to remove the solids. This flavorful broth will serve as a dipping sauce.

Notes

For more flavor, let the meat marinate in the spices overnight before cooking. If you can't find guajillo chilies, use other dried chilies for a different taste. Prepare extra consommé so you can enjoy it as a soup with other meals. You can make a vegetarian version using jackfruit or lentils instead of beef, substitute vegetable broth and spices to replicate the rich flavors.