Ingredients
Consommé:
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2 cups reserved sauce from beef birria recipe
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1 cup chicken broth
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¼ cup diced carrots
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¼ cup diced celery
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½ cup diced cabbage
Tacos:
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3 tablespoons reserved beef fat from beef birria recipe, or more as needed
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8 (5 inch) corn tortillas
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2 cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
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2 cups shredded Beef Birria
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4 tablespoons chopped white onion, or to taste, divided
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4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste, divided
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1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges
Directions
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To make the consommé: Stir beef birria sauce, chicken broth, carrots, celery, and cabbage together in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, occasionally brushing the caramelized bits (fond) off the side with the hot liquid, until vegetables are nice and tender and consommé has reached the desired consistency, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and keep hot while you prepare the tacos.
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To make the tacos: Heat some reserved beef fat in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add two tortillas and flip with a spatula until generously coated in fat. Toast briefly until golden brown, then cover with Monterey Jack cheese and some shredded beef. Drizzle each taco with about 1 tablespoon consommé liquid, then top with some white onion and cilantro.
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Fold tacos in half and press gently. Continue to cook, flipping back and forth, until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat to make remaining tacos, adding more fat if necessary.
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Ladle consommé into a bowl and garnish with any remaining white onion and cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges into consommé and serve with tacos.
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Chef John's Beef Birria. Chef John
Chef's Notes
Here is my recipe for Beef Birria.
When making the consommé, you can use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
Shred beef to the desired consistency, but the finer the beef is shredded, the better it will absorb the liquid and the juicier your taco will be.
Editor's Note:
The total time for this recipe does not include the time for making Chef John's beef birria recipe. Nutrition data for this recipe does not include ingredients Chef John's beef birria recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 337 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 337 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 631mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 17g | 35% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium 479mg | 37% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 238mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
