Grilled Birria Tacos

Grilled Plant-Based Birria Tacos with Homemade  Salsa Quemada.

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of smoky, savory flavors with a plant-based twist, these Grilled Birria Tacos are for you! Using Tacotarian's new plant-based birria, these tacos bring all the deliciousness of traditional birria with none of the meat. Paired with a homemade salsa quemada, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend cookout.

What Makes These Tacos So Special?

The star of the show is Tacotarian’s birria—a flavorful, plant-based alternative that captures the rich and bold taste of classic birria. By adding creamy refried beans and grilling the tacos to perfection, you’ll get a crispy, satisfying bite every time.

But don’t forget the salsa! Charring the jalapeño, red onion, and even the tortilla adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your dip, making every bite a perfect mix of smoky, tangy, and spicy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Plant-based and hearty: Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians alike.
• Quick and easy: With simple steps and ingredients, you’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
• Grilled goodness: Grilling the tacos gives them an irresistible crunch.

Let’s dive into how to make these irresistible grilled birria tacos.

Grilled Plant-Based Birria Tacos Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can refried beans, heated
• 1 packet Tacotarian birria
• 8 small tortillas

For the salsa:

• 1 jalapeño
• 1.5 red onions
• 1 charred tortilla
• 1 avocado
• Juice of 1 tomato
• 3 limes (juice)
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the tacos: Heat tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spread 2 scoops of refried beans and 1 scoop of Tacotarian birria on each tortilla. Fold the tacos and set aside on a large cookie sheet or tray. 

2. Make the charred salsa: In a pan or on the grill, char the jalapeño, red onion, and tortilla until nicely blackened. Add the charred ingredients to a blender, along with the avocado, lime juice, tomato juice, and soy sauce. Blend until smooth.

3. Grill the tacos: Grill the folded tacos on a hot grill or pan until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

4. Serve: Dip the grilled tacos in the salsa, and enjoy!

Make sure you heat the tortillas before you add the beans and birria. This well help them to fold without tearing.

You can either roast or grill the veggies for the salsa quemata. I prefer doing them in a cast iron skillet. It can take up to 30 minutes to slowly blacken them without burning. 

If you're salsa is too thick add veggie broth or water to thin it out. If you like less spice start with 1/2 a jalapeño instead of a full one. This particular salsa has a kick on the back end! 

Once your salsa is prepared head on over to the grill and begin grilling your tacos. Turn frequently to prevent burning. It should't take long to get them perfect. Now go and enjoy these simple but incredible tacos! 

These grilled birria tacos are best served fresh off the grill with a side of your favorite plant-based toppings like onion and cilantro. Enjoy!

Let us know how you like this recipe, stay tuned for more Tacotarian at Home recipes soon.