Description
Discover Quesabirria, the perfect fusion of cheesy tacos and birria stew. Learn its history, recipes, and how to enjoy this iconic dish!
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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