Easy Trader Joe’s Birria Recipe
I love birria. Like, love it. I’m always on the hunt for the best birria tacos, whether from a food truck or a restaurant that promises the perfect, tender beef stew goodness. I’ve always wanted to make them at home, so in this post I am going to share the Trader Joe’s Birria recipe with you. I am not for spending all day in the kitchen making a slow-simmered birria meat consommé from scratch. I try to dibble and dabble in the kitchen, but spending an entire day making beef stew has typically not been my thing. But to my pleasant surprise…
Birria Obsession Meets an Easy Trader Joe’s Birria Recipe
Enter Trader Joe’s Beef Birria. When I spotted this in the frozen aisle, I knew my birria taco dreams were about to come true. No fuss, no hours of simmering—just tender, flavorful birria meat, ready to go. And if you know Trader Joe’s then you know the ingredient list is clean and the price is right ($7.99). If you’ve seen birria tacos all over TikTok and social media, this is your sign to finally try making them at home.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 package Trader Joe’s Beef Birria
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded cheese-Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Asadero or Quesadilla cheese are the best!
- Diced onions (purple is better) and cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
THAT’S IT! Is that not amazing??
How to Make Tacos using Trader Joe’s Beef Birria
Step 1: Heat the Birria Meat
Trader Joe’s Beef Birria comes fully cooked—bless them—so all you need to do is heat it. Pour it into a pan on medium heat, letting the beef warm up while soaking in that rich consommé. Stir occasionally, making sure it stays juicy and tender.
Step 2: Prep Your Tortillas
While your birria is heating, get your corn tortillas ready. Dip them lightly into the birria consommé (yes, the juicy goodness it comes in) and then place them on a hot skillet. Let them crisp up slightly but stay pliable. Sometimes I use 2 corn tortillas (shhhhhhh and mind your business ☺️).
Step 3: Assemble Your Birria Tacos
Load each tortilla with the hot birria meat, a generous sprinkle of cheese, onion and cilantro. Let the cheese melt slightly before folding the taco in half. If you want that irresistible food truck-style crispiness, press the tacos gently with a spatula and cook for another minute on each side.
Step 4: Serve & Dip
Don’t forget the magic of birria tacos—the dip! Pour the leftover consommé into a small bowl and serve it alongside your tacos. Dunk, bite, and experience pure joy.
Why This Trader Joe’s Birria Recipe is a Game-Changer
- No all-day cooking required – Skip the long hours of slow-simmering short ribs or chuck roast. This is the ultimate lazy living hack for birria lovers.
- Social media famous – If you’ve seen the viral birria tacos on TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest Pin, or Facebook Tweet Tweet, you know this is a must-try.
- Tastes like the real deal – This Trader Joe’s Birria Recipe is as close as you’ll get to an authentic food truck flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Budget-friendly – This Trader Joe’s selection is affordable and results in a delicious, cost-effective restaurant-quality meal.
Final Thoughts
If you’re craving birria tacos but don’t want to deal with the hassle of making traditional birria from scratch, Trader Joe’s to the rescue. It’s a game-changer when you can enjoy a flavorful Mexican dish at home with minimal effort (and cost). So next time you get to a Trader Joe’s, grab a pack of the birria beef and give this easy recipe a try. And don’t forget to Facebook Share or tweet about it—because good food deserves social media love!
Extras:
- If you absolutely have to make your beef broth from scratch, check out this birria tacos using a crockpot/slow cooker recipe. I follow Downshiftology and trust her delicious recipes.
- How is birria pronounced? Phonetically pronounced “Beer-ee-uh”. You can watch a pronunciation video here.
