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Birria Quesatacos

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Deliciously cheesy and crispy, these Birria Quesatacos are filled with tender, slow-cooked beef and melted cheese, served with a side of flavorful rice, refried beans, and consommé for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried pasilla chilies
  • 1 dried chipotle pepper
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 6–8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add the beef, guajillo chilies, pasilla chilies, chipotle pepper, onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, and apple cider vinegar. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and then lower the heat to simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  2. Once the beef is cooked, remove the meat and shred it using two forks. Strain the broth and set aside the consommé for dipping.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the tortillas and then add a generous amount of shredded beef to each tortilla.
  4. Top the beef with shredded cheese, fold the tortillas, and cook each quesataco in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove the quesatacos from the skillet and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and onion.
  6. Serve the Birria Quesatacos with a side of rice, refried beans, and a small bowl of consommé for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lime or a dash of hot sauce to the quesatacos.
  • The beef broth (consommé) can be served as a flavorful dipping sauce for the tacos.
  • For a more authentic experience, use corn tortillas that are freshly warmed on a griddle.

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