Description
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Quesabirria Tacos, a traditional Mexican dish that combines tender, slow-braised beef birria with gooey Oaxaca cheese, all nestled in crispy corn tortillas. These tacos are perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, bringing an explosion of authentic flavors to your table. With rich consomé for dipping, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this easy recipe allows you to create gourmet street-style tacos right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded beef birria
- 2 cups birria broth (consomé)
- 16 thick corn tortillas
- 1 pound Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- Garnish: diced red onions
- Garnish: chopped cilantro
- Garnish: lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the beef birria using your favorite recipe; keep meat and broth warm.
- Preheat a large skillet or cast iron griddle over medium-high heat; lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Dip each tortilla in warm consomé, then place on the skillet and cook for 30 seconds before flipping.
- Add cheese and shredded birria to one half of the tortilla, fold it over to form a taco.
- Cook until cheese melts and tortillas are golden (30–60 seconds), then serve hot with toppings and warm consomé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg