Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Quesabirria Tacos, a mouthwatering Mexican dish that fuses tender slow-braised beef birria with melted cheese, all enveloped in crispy, consomé-dipped tortillas. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, offering a rich and savory experience that’s sure to impress. Each taco is served alongside a warm bowl of birria broth for dipping, enhancing the flavors with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these tacos promise to be a hit at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded beef birria
- 2 cups birria broth (consomé)
- 16 thick corn tortillas
- 1 pound Oaxaca cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Garnishes: diced red onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the beef birria according to your preferred recipe and keep it warm along with the broth.
- Preheat a large skillet or cast iron griddle over medium-high heat, lightly greasing it.
- Dip each tortilla into the warm consomé on both sides and place on the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until slightly crisp.
- On one half of each tortilla, add 2 tablespoons of cheese and about ¼ cup of shredded birria beef. Fold the tortilla over to form a taco.
- Cook for an additional 30–60 seconds until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Serve hot with garnishes and bowls of warm consomé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg