Birria Taco Kit Preparation Instructions

Old El Paso Birria Taco Kit Prepared Package - A colorful and appetizing plate of tacos is served with a bowl and cup of salsa, showcasing a delicious Mexican dish ready for a flavorful dining experience.
A person shredding cooked beef on a cutting board using a fork.
You will need:
  • 2 to 2½ lbs. Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, Trimmed of Fat and Cut into 4 to 5 Pieces
  • 1½ Cups Water
  • Shredded White Cheese
  • 1 Small Onion, Chopped
  • Cilantro, Finely Chopped
Prep Directions:
  1. Season beef by adding water and Seasoning Packet into roasting pan or pressure cooker. Stir until blended. Coat beef by turning in seasoned broth.
  2. Stew in oven at 300°F for 3½ to 4 hours or in pressure cooker on HIGH for 60 minutes until tender. Transfer cooked beef to cutting board, shred with fork.

Birria Taco Assembly

A hand is seen dipping a tortilla into a steaming pot of seasoned broth over a 10-inch nonstick skillet on medium heat.

Step 1

Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip Tortilla in seasoned broth.

A person cooking in a pan, topping a tortilla with beef, cheese, onion, cilantro, and chipotle sauce, then folding it in half.

Step 2

Place tortilla in skillet. Top half with cheese, beef, onion and cilantro; drizzle with Creamy Chipotle Sauce. Fold in half.

A person cooking in a pan, mixing ingredients in a rich sauce, then frying a tortilla until golden brown, flipping to melt cheese and crisp both sides.

Step 3

Fry tortilla 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Flip; cook another 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted and taco is golden brown.

Serve tacos with seasoned broth: a plate featuring two tacos accompanied by a small bowl of salsa for dipping.

Step 4

Serve tacos with seasoned broth.

Alternative Ground Beef Preparation Instructions

You will need:
  • 1 or 2 lbs of lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup water for 1 lb OR 1.5 cups water for 2 lbs
  • Shredded White Cheese (Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, etc)
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 Small Onion, Chopped
  • Cilantro, Finely Chopped
Prep Directions:
  1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes, breaking up and stirring; drain.
  2. Stir-in Seasoning:
    1. If using 1 lb of ground meat: Stir-in ¾ c water and ½ pouch of seasoning mix; heat to boiling.
    2. If using 2 lb of ground meat: Stir-in 1.5 c water and entire pouch of seasoning mix; heat to boiling.
  3. Reduce Heat: Simmer uncovered 4-5min; stirring often until thickened and no liquid remains.

NOTE: When cooking with ground beef, there will be no broth juice to dip birria tacos.

Birria Taco Assembly:
  1. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Drizzle oil on skillet and place tortilla in skillet. Top half with cheese, ground beef, onion and cilantro; drizzle with Creamy Chipotle Sauce. Fold in half.
  3. Fry tortilla 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Flip; cook another 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted and taco is golden brown. Enjoy!

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