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Birria Tacos (Quesotacos) Recipe

Birria Tacos (Quesotacos) Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Birria Tacos, also known as Quesotacos, are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender beef cooked in a rich and spicy sauce, then folded in corn tortillas with melted cheese and served with a savory dipping broth. Perfect for a festive meal or casual dinner with family and friends.


Ingredients

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For the Birria:

  • 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 dried pasilla chile, stemmed and seeded
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • Chopped onion and cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Birria: Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend soaked chiles with broth, onion, garlic, chipotle, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves until smooth. Sear beef in a pot, add sauce and bay leaves, simmer covered for 3 hours, shred beef.
  2. Assemble the Tacos: Dip tortillas in birria fat, place in skillet, top with cheese and meat, fold and cook until crispy. Serve with warm birria broth, onion, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

  • Birria can also be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot for convenience.
  • Leftover birria is great for quesadillas, nachos, or burritos.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos with broth
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg