Birria Breakfast Tacos Recipe (Mexican Morning Dish) 🌮🇲🇽
Birria Breakfast Tacos are a delicious Mexican morning dish featuring tender, slow-cooked beef birria tucked into warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime. This hearty breakfast combines savory flavors and textures, making it a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups birria de res (beef birria) shredded and cooked
- 8 small corn tortillas warmed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup white onion finely chopped
- 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the birria preparation
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Mexican oregano preferred
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin for extra flavor
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and heat until shimmering. Add the shredded beef birria and adobo sauce, stirring to combine and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or on a griddle until pliable, about 1 minute per side. Keep them warm in a clean kitchen towel.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of the birria mixture onto each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, onions, and crumbled queso fresco.
- Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Optionally, add salsa for extra flavor.
Notes
Tip 1: For extra flavor, dip the tortillas in the birria broth before filling them.
Tip 2: You can make the birria ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Variation: Try adding avocado slices or pickled jalapeños for added taste and texture.
Tip 2: You can make the birria ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Variation: Try adding avocado slices or pickled jalapeños for added taste and texture.