How to Make Quesabirria Tacos (Easy & Delicious)

When it comes to Mexican food, people will first think of tacos. There are many types of tacos, such as ground beef tacos, and baked chicken tacos. But today’s main character is Quesabirria tacos.

So, what are Quesabirria tacos? How it tastes like? How can we make it?

Don’t hurry, in this post you’ll find all the answers to the questions above.

What Are Quesabirria Tacos?

Tijana is where the Mexican dish quesabirria was invented. Large tortillas stuffed with cheese and birria beef are known as quesabirria tacos, which are then cooked on the stove until the cheese melts.

This is different to birria tacos, which use corn taco shells or soft tacos for the exterior.

Why This Quesabirria Tacos Recipe Will Be Family Favorite-

• All you need is one dish. One Dutch oven, then, but the same thing. Seriously, this is one of the most mess-free dinners ever.
• It’s cheap to make. Chuck roast, one of the most cost-effective and flavorful cuts of beef, is the main component.
• There is minimal preparation required. For such a rich and flavorful fish, you’d expect there to be at least 12 hours of marinating time but nope- there is NONE of that.
• You can freeze leftovers! There will be leftovers unless you have a family of ten. You can freeze these delectable tacos to enjoy later rather than eating them all at once (which isn’t a bad idea)!

Can we just lament on how delicious birria meat is? It’s tender, moist, juicy, and literally MELTS in your mouth. The spice is mild but not overpowering.

I adore this recipe because of how flavorful it is. It has always intimidated me to try the more time-consuming Mexican dishes, but this one proved just how easy it is. My go-to dish to prepare when I’m entertaining now is quesabirria and birria tacos, and everyone always asks for the recipe afterward!

What is in a QuesaBirria Taco?

The ingredient list might seem a little lengthy, but I can assure you that your neighborhood grocery store or specialty spice shop has all of them. Here is what you’ll need:

For the Quesabirria Tacos

• Tortillas– Either store bought corn tortillas or for a low carb option, keto tortillas.
• Shredded cheese– Although mozzarella works in a pinch, oaxaca cheese is preferred because it is more authentic.
• Cilantro– served with freshly chopped.
• Condiments– Salsa, guacamole, and fresh limes. Serve it alongside some consomme for a more traditional dish.

For the Birria Meat

• Dried ancho chiles– dried-out red poblano chiles. These can be found at specialty grocery stores or in the Mexican food aisle of the supermarket.
• Mexican chiles– Jalapeno or chipotle peppers can also be used, though New Mexico chiles are preferred.
• Onion and tomato– sliced into quarters so that they will cook down and become softer.
• Garlic– Whole cloves.
• Beef broth– Avoid bouillon cubes and use freshly made broth because a high-quality beef broth makes all the difference.
• Vegetable oil– To brown the beef.
• Beef chuck roast– a beef cut that is a little fatter and, after cooking, falls apart and saturates in flavor!). Make 1-inch beef cubes.
• Salt and pepper– To taste.
• Apple cider vinegar– brings the salty flavors into harmony.
• Cumin– Adds a light, smoky flavor.
• Coriander– Adds a delicate tartness and is essential for any stewed or slowly cooked meat.
• Bay leaves– gives the food an extra layer of flavor.

Ingredients

To Make the Quesabirria Tacos

• 12 large corn tortillas
• 3 cups oaxaca cheese or mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped

For the Birria Meat

• 4 dried ancho chiles
• 6 dried new Mexico chiles
• 1 large onion quartered
• 4 large tomatoes halved
• 8 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 lbs chuck beef roast cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon coriander dried
• 2 bay leaves

How to Make Quesabirria Tacos

Simple is an understatement for this recipe. It is a very easy 3-step process and requires little hand-holding.

Step 1- Prepare the Broth

Start by adding the chiles, onion, tomato, garlic, and beef broth into a large pot and placing it over medium heat. After bringing it to a boil, turn the heat down low and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes. While the broth mixture is simmering, prepare the beef. Once the oil in a Dutch oven is hot, add the beef and sear it until it is no longer pink on all sides.

Step 2- Cook the Beef

Next, remove the liquid mixture from the heat. Then add it to the Dutch oven after blending everything with a stick blender until it is smooth. Add the salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, coriander, and bay leaves and bring everything to a simmer. After it has reached a simmering point, turn off the heat, place it in the oven, and cook it there for three hours.

Step 3- Assemble the Tacos

After the birria beef has finished cooking in the oven, take it out and shred it with two forks before assembling the quesabirria tacos. On a flat surface, arrange the tortillas and generously stuff one side with the birria meat. Fold in half after adding the cheese that has been shred and some cilantro. Over medium heat, place a sizable nonstick pan. Once hot, add the folded tortillas to the pan and cook for a minute each side, or until golden and sizzling.

Serve the quesabirria tacos immediately with salsa, guacamole, and fresh limes.

Storage Info

Are you curious about the best way to preserve leftover birria meat? Here are best practices:

• To store: Leftover birria meat should be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to one week.
• To freeze: Add the sauce on top of the cooked and cooled meat in an airtight container. This has a six-month freeze-term.
• Reheating: The meat should be heated through in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or in a small saucepan.

Birria Tacos

The best part about this dish is that the beef can be used to make the widely popular birria tacos with ease.

To make birria tacos, prepare the birria beef as instructed. Once it has cooked in the Dutch oven, add them to corn tortilla shells or in soft taco shells. If you opt for the latter, put them on a skillet or griddle to get a nice crisp on both sides.

What to Serve With Birria Beef?

The beef need not only be used in tacos. For a nutritious and satisfying meal, serve it with some delectable sides. Here are some of our favorites:

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