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Quesabirria Tacos

Cultural Context

Quesabirria tacos originated from the traditional Mexican dish birria, which is a savory stew typically made with goat or beef. This dish has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the U.S., where it is often served with melted cheese inside the taco, creating a deliciously rich and flavorful experience. The combination of braised meat and cheese, along with fresh toppings, makes it a beloved street food.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 corn tortillas
2 lbs beef tri-tip
8 oz Oaxaca cheese
1 cup cilantro
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
2 medium tomatoes
2 red chilies
3 guajillo chilies
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive than beef.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the chilies by de-stemming and removing the seeds from the guajillo chilies.

2

Boil tomatoes, onion, garlic, and the chilies in a saucepan until softened.

3

Drain the boiled ingredients and blend them in a food processor with spices and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

4

Pat the beef tri-tip dry, trim excess fat, and season with salt and pepper.

5

Sear the beef tri-tip in a hot pan until browned on each side.

6

Transfer the seared beef to an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

7

Pour the blended chili mixture over the meat, add a bay leaf, and slow cook for 10 to 12 hours.

8

Shred the cooked meat and chop it into smaller pieces for better texture.

9

Dip the corn tortillas in the consomme, then toast them in a pan on low heat.

10

Add Oaxaca cheese and the chopped meat to the tortilla, fold it, and toast until the cheese melts and the tortilla is crispy.

11

Serve the tacos with consomme for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

braisedfried

Equipment Needed

skilletInstant Potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Birria TacosQuesabirria
Local Name: Quesabirria Tacos

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