Low Carb Birria Taco Recipe

These Beefy Cheesy Street Tacos are Loaded with big flavor in a little package. Low Carb Birria Tacos dipped in the spicy beef consommé is truly a life changing experience.

If you love tacos checkout my low carb Sriracha Lobster Roll Taco Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: beef, Birria, Tacos

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes 

Servings: 12 

Calories: 435kcal

 Author: Culinary Lion

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ox Tails
  • 2 lbs Beef Sirloin
  • 2 Qt Beef Stock
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 White Onion
  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Real Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 4 Dried Pasilla Pepper
  • 4 Dried Guajillo Pepper
  • 2 Dried Ancho Chile
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Mexican Oregano

Additional Ingredients

  • 24 Low Carb Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Lard (pork fat)
  • 1 Lime Optional Garnish

Instructions

  • Create a Sachet bag using Garlic, Cinnamon sticks, Cilantro Stems, Corriander and Peppercorns. Set aside
  • Cut the stems off of all the dried peppers and remove all of the seeds. Set aside
  • Add Avocado oil to a large Dutch oven then sear off the oxtails and sirloin in batches so all sides have a crust then remove from pot and set aside. Add diced onions to the pot and saute for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft. Next add tomato paste, coconut aminos, Worcestershire and oregano to the pot and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the Beef stock, Sachet bag, dried peppers and beef back to the dutch oven and turn heat to low. Simmer for about 2-3 hours with a lid on. If pot begins to boil. turn off heat for 10-15 minutes and then turn back on as needed to maintain a simmer.
  • Once the oxtails are tender and falling off the bone remove all of the meat and dicard the bones. Shred the meat and set aside. Remove the sachet bag and discard. Scoop
  • Take all of the dried peppers along with about 3 cups of the Broth to a blender and pulse until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot. Set aside about 2 cups of the broth for dipping the tacos in. Stir in the shredded beef and bring back to a light simmer.
  • To assemble the tacos heat a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of avocado oil then lay out the tortillas in the pan and top with cheese and a small amount of the shredded beef. once the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted fold the tortillas over and repeat until all the tacos are prepared.
  • Serve Tacos along with the Consomme and Devour.

Notes

About 3 Tacos per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1917mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2953IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 6mg