Mexican Beef Birria
This Mexican Beef Birria is rich, spicy, and easy to make, with beef cooked low and slow for tender, flavorful dishes. Perfect for tacos or as a hearty soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast Best for slow cooking.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 2 tbsp chili powder Adjust for spice preference.
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas for tacos
- Chopped onions and cilantro for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a crockpot, combine beef, garlic, onion, bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef and shred it.
- Strain the broth to serve as consomme.
- To serve as tacos, fill corn tortillas with shredded beef and top with onions and cilantro, drizzling with the consomme.
Notes
Brown the beef first in a hot pan for extra flavor if you have time. Adjust salt or spices in the broth before serving. For added spice, include crushed red pepper or jalapeño.