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Quesabirria served in a modern food truck setting with diverse toppings

Quesabirria Recipe: How to Make the Best Birria Tacos


  • Author: CHEF KAMALA
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos

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