Name: Quesabirria Recipe: How to Make the Best Birria Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Beef: 2 lbs (chuck roast or short ribs).; Tortillas: 12 corn tortillas.; Cheese: 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella.; Dried Chilies: 3 (guajillo, ancho, or pasilla).; Aromatics: 4 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes.; Spices: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 2 bay leaves, salt.; Broth: 4 cups beef broth.; Garnish: Cilantro, onions, lime.

Quesabirria Recipe: How to Make the Best Birria Tacos

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Discover Quesabirria, the perfect fusion of cheesy tacos and birria stew. Learn its history, recipes, and how to enjoy this iconic dish!

Author: CHEF KAMALA
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 12 tacos
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking, Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Beef: 2 lbs (chuck roast or short ribs).
Tortillas: 12 corn tortillas.
Cheese: 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella.
Dried Chilies: 3 (guajillo, ancho, or pasilla).
Aromatics: 4 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes.
Spices: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 2 bay leaves, salt.
Broth: 4 cups beef broth.
Garnish: Cilantro, onions, lime.

Instructions

Make Sauce: Blend soaked chilies, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and spices into a paste.
Cook Meat: Sear beef, add paste and broth, and simmer until tender.
Shred Meat: Shred beef and reserve broth as consomé.
Assemble Tacos: Dip tortilla in consomé, add meat and cheese, fold, and grill until crispy.
Serve: Garnish and serve with consomé for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 250-300
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Quesabirria

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