# Birria Tacos

> Beef birria tacos with dried chillies, spices and a rich cooking broth. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @chelseylujan.

- **Source:** [@chelseylujan on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseylujan/video/7187914120623115563)
- **Estimated total time:** 120 minutes
- **Serves:** 8
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Mexican
- **Mood:** Impress
- **Main ingredients:** Tomato, Tortilla, Garlic, Onion, Sesame
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/birria-tacos

## Ingredients

- 1500 g chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 6 × dried peppers, stemmed and seeded
- 5 × guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 1 × ancho chili, stemmed and seeded
- 1 × chipotle pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 2 × tomatoes, whole
- 1 × onion, quartered
- 8 × garlic, peeled
- 15 g fresh ginger, peeled
- 3 × green onions, chopped
- 20 g cilantro, chopped
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar
- 45 ml oil
- 5 g sesame seeds
- 5 g Mexican oregano
- 5 g cumin
- 3 g thyme
- 5 g paprika
- 3 g turmeric
- 2 × cloves
- 3 × bay leaves
- 30 g salt
- 5 g black pepper
- 480 ml water
- 16 × corn tortillas
- 300 g cheese, shredded

## Method

1. **Prepare the chilies** Clean and stem the dried peppers, then remove the seeds. Cut the chuck roast into chunks.
2. **Toast the spices and chilies** Heat the oil in a pan and add the Mexican oregano, cumin, thyme, paprika and turmeric. Add the peppers and the sesame seeds and toast. Remove the peppers and set aside.
3. **Build the sauce** Add the onion, bay leaves, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, clove, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the cilantro and green onion. Blend everything until smooth.
4. **Cook the meat** Put the meat in the pressure cooker and pour the sauce over it. Add the water, seal the lid and cook on high pressure. Let the pressure release naturally.
5. **Shred the meat** Take out the meat and shred it. Strain the consomme and keep it warm.
6. **Assemble the tacos** Dip the corn tortillas in the consomme. Fill with shredded meat and cheese, then fold closed. Cook on both sides in a hot pan until crisp.
7. **Serve** Serve the tacos with a bowl of consomme for dipping. Top with cilantro and onion.

## FAQ

**How long does birria tacos take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 120 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 8 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @chelseylujan on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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