Birria Consome (Birria Sauce for dipping)

Birria Consome is a delicious and savory dipping sauce that's perfect for tacos. This rich birria sauce is a versatile Mexican condiment that also works as the base for a delicious stew. And it's ready in just 30 minutes!

Consome for tacos has become popular in the last few years thanks to viral birria recipes on Instagram and TikTok. However, it has been a staple in Mexican cuisine for years! Ladle a hearty helping into a bowl and slurp it like soup or use it as a dipping sauce for your favorite foods.

Once you learn how to make this birria recipe, try it with more Mexican-inspired food like Chicken Birria Quesatacos, Chicken Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Birria Ramen, and Quesabirria Tacos next.

Ingredients for Consome Sauce

Consome is a combination of smoky, sweet, spicy flavors that elevates any dish you add it to. Guajillo chiles and chile de arbol infuse a subtle heat, while the roma tomatoes and aromatic spices create a rich and savory broth.

• Guajillo chiles
• Chile de arbol
• Roma tomato
• Garlic
• Yellow onion
• Water

Seasoning:

• Chicken bouillon (substitute beef bouillon)
• Caldo de tomato
• Cinnamon stick, (substitute ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
• Bay leaves
• Ground cumin
• Oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Consome

Add chiles, tomato, garlic, and onion to a large stockpot. Then submerge them with water and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables and chiles are softened. Remove the veggies from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes.

Once they have cooled down, add all of the chiles, tomato, garlic, and onion to a blender with about 1 cup of the water it boiled in. Reserve the remaining water for straining. 

Blend the sauce on high for 3-5 minutes, until everything is pretty smooth.

Pour the mixture directly into the pot with the remaining water from the boil. Alternatively, strain it through a fine mesh strainer for an even smoother texture. 

Add the boiling liquid from the pot as-needed to help the sauce mixture get through the fine mesh strainer. If the sauce is still too thick, add water to get your desired consistency. 

Bring the birria sauce to a low simmer, then add in the seasonings including the chicken bouillon, caldo de tomato, the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin. Remove the cinnamon stick after the first five minutes, and allow the sauce to continue to cook over low heat for an additional 20 minutes. 

Serve with onions and fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and eat with your favorite birria tacos, taquitos, or add beef and additional toppings to enjoy as beef broth in a soup!

Hint: Allow the consome to simmer at a low heat after adding the seasonings. This enhances the flavors and ensures that the spices infuse into the broth. Also, remember to remove the cinnamon stick after the first 5 minutes to prevent an overpowering cinnamon taste.

Substitutions & Variations

• Yellow Onions - Use white onion instead for a milder flavor.
• Dried Chiles - This recipe works with any variety of dried Mexican chiles. You can swap either guajillo or arbol for ancho chiles.
• Birria Consome/Birria de res - Have time to spare? Season and sear a chuck roast over high heat with olive oil. Then let it simmer for about 3 hours with the consome. Use shredded beef and corn tortillas to make birria tacos to dip into the consome.
• Liquid - Instead of water and chicken or beef bouillon you can use chicken stock or beef stock.

Equipment

Use a large pot to boil the vegetables and later simmer the sauce. You will need a blender to combine the softened veggies after they have been boiled.

Storage

Once the consome has cooled to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months.

Thaw frozen sauce in the fridge overnight. Reheat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.

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Yield: 4 cups

Birria Consome (Birria Sauce for dipping)

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Birria Consome is a spicy, savory dipping sauce that's perfect for tacos. This rich birria sauce is a versatile Mexican condiment that also works as the base for a delicious stew. And it's ready in just 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

• 5 Guajillo chiles, remove stems and seeds
• 3 Chile de arbol, remove stems and seeds (optional for spice)
• 1 whole Roma tomato
• 4 cloves Garlic
• ½ Yellow onion
• 4 cups Water, to cover dried chiles

Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons Chicken bouillon, (substitute beef bouillon)
• 1 tablespoon Caldo de tomato
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick, (substitute ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Oregano, ground
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add your chiles, tomato, garlic, and onion to a large stockpot. Cover them with water and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables and chiles are softened.  
2. Remove them from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Once they have cooled down, add all of the chiles, tomato, garlic, and onion to a blender with about 1 cup of the water it boiled in. Reserve the remaining water for straining. 
3. Blend the sauce on high for 3-5 minutes, until everything is pretty smooth. You can pour this mixture directly into the pot with the remaining water from the boil, or for an even smoother texture, strain it through a fine mesh strainer. 
4. Add the boiling liquid from the pot as-needed to help the sauce mixture get through the fine mesh strainer. If the sauce is still too thick, add water to get your desired consistency. 
5. Bring the birria sauce to a low simmer, and add in the seasonings including the chicken bouillon, caldo de tomato, the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin. Remove the cinnamon stick after the first five minutes, and allow the sauce to continue to simmer for 20 more minutes. 
6. Serve with onions and cilantro, a squeeze of lime,and eat with your favorite tacos, taquitos, or add beef and additional toppings to enjoy as a soup!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 34Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

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Food safety

• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.