Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas

Crispy Pot Birria Tacos with golden tortillas are the best restaurant-style tacos you can make at home. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve mastered the secret to crispy tortillas and juicy meat. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast and Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts.

What You'll Need for Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 lb pork shoulder
• 2 onions
• 6 cloves garlic
• 4 tomatoes
• 2 jalapeños
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Diced onions
• Optional: Cilantro-lime crema
• Optional: Lime wedges

How to Make Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas

1. Step 1: Cut beef and pork into chunks. Sear in a large pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, jalapeños, and tomatoes until softened. Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Return meat to the pot. Add broth and water. Pressure cook for 45 minutes. Natural release.
4. Step 4: Shred meat and mix with some of the broth. Fry tortillas in a cast iron skillet until crispy. Fill with meat and serve with toppings.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover meat in the broth in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Meat can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer.

Freezing Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas

Freeze cooked meat for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer broth, add a beef bone or two when cooking the meat.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the pork shoulder with chicken thighs for a lighter version.
• Make-ahead: Meat can be cooked ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If your tortillas are breaking, they may be too dry. Add a little water to the dough.

Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

1 hr 30 mins

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Total

1 hr 45 mins

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Serves

12 tacos

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 lb pork shoulder
• 2 onions
• 6 cloves garlic
• 4 tomatoes
• 2 jalapeños
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 12 small corn tortillas

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Diced onions
• Cilantro-lime crema
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut beef and pork into chunks. Sear in a large pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, jalapeños, and tomatoes until softened. Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Return meat to the pot. Add broth and water. Pressure cook for 45 minutes. Natural release.
4. Step 4: Shred meat and mix with some of the broth. Fry tortillas in a cast iron skillet until crispy. Fill with meat and serve with toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a richer broth, add a beef bone or two when cooking the meat.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the pork shoulder with chicken thighs for a lighter version.
• Make-ahead: Meat can be cooked ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If your tortillas are breaking, they may be too dry. Add a little water to the dough.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover meat in the broth in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked meat for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Meat can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Pot Birria Tacos Recipe with Golden Tortillas and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!