Mexican Birria Recipe (the Best Beef Birria Tacos & Quesabirria)

This is my favorite Mexican birria recipe with juicy, tender shredded beef simmered in chili sauce on lightly fried tortillas, so huge on flavor. Perfect for birria tacos or quesabirria. Seriously life changing tacos! Birria is a true celebration of chilies.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 What is Birria?
0:30 Chili Paste & Sauce
6:50 The Meat
7:54 Marinate
8:37 Into the Pot
9:56 Remove from Heat
10:56 Consome
11:26 Shred the Meat
12:31 Making Tacos
14:40 Taste
15:27 More Recipes

THINGS YOU’LL NEED:
FOR THE BIRRIA RECIPE
5 ancho peppers
5 guajillo peppers
2-3 chiles de arbol optional for spicier
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large white onion chopped
3 large tomatoes chopped
5 cloves garlic chopped
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon sea salt or to taste
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 large roasted tomatoes chopped
4 cups beef stock separated
4 pound boneless beef chuck Or you can use beef shank or brisket - try with lamb shoulder. See Recipe Notes.
FOR THE BIRRIA TACOS
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 corn tortillas You can use flour tortillas.
Fixings. Chopped red onion, sliced jalapeno or serrano, fresh chopped cilantro, chili flakes, fresh lime juice. Use your favorites. Shredded cheese is great here.

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[mateuspaour]

Your cooking program is great because you are able/willing to conceptualize specific foods and national cuisines in a really cool depth.

[markennes]

Made these about a month ago from the recipe on your site and now I'm addicted. I like including a shank cut of beef because it includes that nice marrow which kind of dissolves and falls out of the bone which I think adds to the depth of flavor. And thanks for teaching me how to say BEER-eee-uh!

[garytman]

This looks so delicious! I will have to make it soon! I might take some of that consome, sour cream, hotsauce and make a little dipping sauce! I love all of your videos! You da man!

[markwindholz]

I've made Barria tacos with beef, pulled pork and chicken. And all of them were off the charts delicious. But I use more de arbol chilies. I've never seen Barrio tacos made without de arbo's

[angeldej]

Could I make this in a slow cooker ("crock pot")..?

[kfcfighter]

Great Job buddy! You simplified this recipe. I've over complicated this recipe multiple times in the past. It's all about the sauce and tender meat. We like to throw in diced white onion and cilantro at the end.. Happy Holidays!

[azycray]

I don't think I have ever had or even seen goat in the market but, I bet lamb would be awesome. Or a 50/50 lamb/beef mix. I'm going to the store right now and see what I find. Can't wait to try it!

[kristenrpeters]

It has to have cheese! Yum! I’ve made these at home a couple of times. It’s a lot of work but so worth it!

[sirdallin]

Nice! I always love your recipes. I will once again be trying this one with elk. Low and slow with a lot of flavor is one of my favorite ways to cook elk. Thanks!

[josetejeda]

Looks delish, I like the Chile de Arbol addition, I do it as well when making birria. Gives it that extra little kick when dipping tacos in the broth.

[funnyi]

Found your channel a week ago, I already have many recipes on my "to make list". Great channel!

[josevega]

That looks amazing! Thank you very much. Great video!

[anthonygagan]

Looks great, trying this next time its mexican night. Thank you.

[terryowens]

I like to steep a half a stick of cinnamon instead of ground cinnamon. When I found this recipe 5 or so years ago, it instantly became my favorite Mexican inspired meal. If youre working on a budget, use a pork shoulder.

[unstoppablezone]

After years of following your emails...I find out you are on YouTube. Who knew. I'm a little surprised you don't include the killer condiment of cilantro and spring onions finely chopped together and added to birria tacos. For me, it's not birria without this condiment. I actually did pick up some goat recently and will try it out and let you know. I also add in some fresh ginger and ground clove to the sauce.

[IAmNotARobotPinkySwear]

The fact you dont have over 500k subs

The older I get the more I realize most people in North America don't really like spicy food. They claim to like spicy food but then you serve them actual spice and they end up with dysentry and get close to death lol

[dawnharris]

YUM 😋
I was looking at the menu of a favorite Mexican restaurant and saw quesobirria and had never heard of it
Your presentation made me want to definitely get that dish...soon 😀

[skydomi]

I love your recipes and will make this in the very near future. Amazing looking tacos 🌮!

[hobbespal]

1 with cheese 1 without. a hot chile is a must.

[jefferyt]

Roasted arbol salsa is one of the best.

Cheese or no cheese just yes please!