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Authentic Quesabirria Recipe (Birria Tacos)

Charbel Barker — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:11:55 +0000

Inside: If you love birria, then you will want to try this delicious quesabirria recipe – a classic Mexican dish that everyone will love!

Over the past few years, I have loved sharing my Mexican culture with all of you through my recipes. One of my most popular recipes has been my authentic birria recipe which you can find here.

Birria is a delicious recipe that consists of slow-cooked meat (lamb meat, goat meat, or beef), that is cooked in a variety of spices and chile peppers, resulting in a tender, melt in your mouth recipe that is very popular in Mexico and abroad. The meat is shredded and then served either on its own, or with the broth, also known as consome.

Another very popular way to serve birria is as quesabirria tacos, which is a fusion of tacos, quesadillas, and birria. This recipe has become very popular on social media over the past few years as it has become more well-known in the United States.

Today I am going to teach you how to make this tasty recipe, so keep reading to find out more!

What is quesabirria?

Quesabirria is a type of Mexican street food that typically consists of slow-cooked birria, melted cheese, and a tortilla. The tortillas are dipped in the consome (or broth that results when you cook the birria), cooked on both sides, before being filled with the flavorful meat and served with even more consome.

The colors of this dish are very vibrant and it is a perfect option for taco night. Every time I make it, people say it is one of the best things they have ever tried!

Quesabirria can be as spicy or as mild as you would like, it really depends on the amount and type of chiles that you include. Check out the recipe for birria here, so that you can get started on this recipe.

Where does quesabirria come from?

Quesabirria is believed to have originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco, specifically in the city of Guadalajara. With that said, you can find it made throughout Mexico and it has made its way to other countries too! If you search for quesabirria beef tacos, or some other variation of those terms, you will find a ton of results which shows you just how popular this tender beef is.

One of the reasons it is so popular is because of the combination of flavors that comes from the guajillo peppers, ancho chiles, and other ingredients that are used to cook the juicy tender meat.

The cheesy filling is also something that people tend to love. I mean who doesn’t love cheese?

How do you make quesabirria?

Once you have mastered making birria, the actual process for turning it into quesabirria is pretty easy! You will need the following to get started:

Birria meat (you can find the recipe here)
Corn tortillas
Consome from the birria (broth)
Cheese (manchego, oaxaca cheese, mozzarella, or another melty cheese)
Cilantro, onion, lime wedges, and salsa to accompany

To speed up the process, you can use a pressure cooker (like an instant pot) on the high pressure setting, and the birria can be done in less than 45 minutes. If you have more time, you can use a slow cooker or even cook it in a large skillet over the stove for a longer period of time.

If you are going to make quesabirria tacos, you will want to set aside at least a cup of the consommè to dip the tortillas in and to serve on the side. This is one of the best parts of the recipe, so make sure to serve it in a small bowl with each serving.

To make this quesabirria tacos recipe, you will start by adding a little bit of oil to a hot skillet over medium heat. You will then take each tortilla and dip it in the consome, before adding it to the skillet and frying on both sides until crispy, but still somewhat soft. You do not want these to be as crispy as tostadas, because you still need to fold them in half.

Next add the birria meat and the cheese on one side, and fold the crispy tortillas in half and cook on both sides for a few more minutes. This allows the cheese to melt, but be careful not to let them burn.

At this point, you will serve the quesabirria tacos on a large plate. The most popular garnishes for this recipe are fresh cilantro, diced onions, a squeeze of lime juice, and fresh salsa. I always serve it with a cup of the consomme also to use as a dipping sauce. The delicious flavors will amaze you, and you will definitely be coming back for more.

Now that you have this birria taco recipe, you don’t even need a good reason to make it. Any day is a perfect day to try this authentic Mexican dish.

Let me knwo in the comments below how it turns out!

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Quesabirria tacos recipe

If you love birria, then you will want to try this delicious quesabirria recipe - a classic Mexican dish that everyone will love!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Birria, quesabirria, tacos

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings Quesabirria Tacos

Calories 226kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

4 cups Birria meat
15 corn tortillas
2 cups consome from birria
3 Limes cut into wedges
2 cups Manchego or Oaxaca Cheese you can use mozzarella too or any other melty cheese
Salsa
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
cilantro chopped
1/4 onion diced

Instructions

Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
Dip each tortilla in the consome and then cook into the oil until crispy but still pliable
Add some of the birria meat and cheese to the top of each tortilla and fold over, cooking on each side again until crispy
Serve with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, and consome for dipping.

Nutrition

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Authentic Mexican Birria Recipe (3 Methods)

Charbel Barker — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:25:44 +0000

Inside: Learn how to make this delicious, popular, and truly authentic Mexican Birria recipe that is packed full of flavor and easy to make.

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What is Birria?

Birria is a popular Mexican dish that originated in the Jalisco state in Mexico. You traditionally make it with lamb meat, but lots of people use beef today since it is more affordable and easier to find throughout Mexico and the United States.

There are many different ways to serve Birria. The first is as “consome” which is a type of soup, or stew using dried chiles and other spices. For that variety, you shred the meat and serve it in the soup. That is why it is important to cook the meat until it is very tender.

The consome is served with diced onion and cilantro, salsa, and lime juice. It is popular at baptisms, weddings, and holiday parties. Birria has gained international fame, not only because of its delicious flavors, but also because it has a reputation of helping people recover from a hangover.

I have noticed recently that a lot of people are crazy for quesabirria tacos as well. These are a combination of quesadillas and birria tacos, dipped in the consome and fried.

Another way to eat birria is to shred the meat and make tacos with it! Both ways of using it are delicious, but my personal preference is as tacos. You shred the meat, heat up the tortilla and dip it in the broth before adding the meat and serving it with onion, cilantro, salsa and lime.

How Do You Make Birria?

Birria is made with lamb meat or beef. Most often, rib meat is what is used from the lamb, and the shank for beef, but you can use other cuts as well. You start by marinating the meat in a combination of guajillo, ancho, and chipotle peppers. You will also use spices, such as cumin, thyme, oregano, marjoram, and cloves. Marinating allows the flavors to really penetrate the meat, which results in a tender and delicious final product.

Although Birria is delicious, the traditional preparation takes some time. The traditional way to make birria is to let it cook in a large pot for 2-3 hours at least, checking it often to make sure it was cooked correctly. Fortunately, the tecnology that we have today helps us so that we can make it more quickly without sacrificing flavor!

One of my favorite memories growing up was watching my abuelita as she made birria and other recipes with patience and love. Even still, I think that she would have loved to have one of the electric multi-cookers that are so common now. In this recipe, I will show you how to make it using one of these great tools and also in the traditional method.

How Should You Serve Birria?

As I mentioned above, consome de birria is very popular and you make it by adding extra broth and then adding lime juice, salsa, cilantro and diced onions.

For the tacos, start by heating up or frying the corn tortillas and then dipping it briefly in the cooking broth from the birria. This will give it flavor and some extra color. Then you fill it with the shredded birria meat and top it with onions, cilantro, salsa, salt and lime.

No matter how you serve it, it is delicious! Let me know in the comments below how it turned out for you and if you have any questions about the process!

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Authentic Mexican Birria Recipe

Learn how to make Birria in your electric multi-cooker or on the stove.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Birria

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings People

Calories 315kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Equipment

Electric Multi-Cooker

Ingredients

For the Meat

1 Lb Bone-In Lamb Ribs
1 Lb Beef shank
1 Lb Beef loin
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Pepper
1 Tsp Ground Cumin

For the Sauce/Broth

4 Dried Ancho Chiles
4 Dried Guajillo Chiles
1 Chipotle Pepper
8 Peppercorns
2 cloves
1 Tsp dried thyme
1 Tsp Marjoram
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
2 Bay Leaves
1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
1/2 Cinnamon Stick
8 Cloves Garlic
1/2 Large Onion
1 Tbsp Salt
4 Red Tomatoes
1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
2 cups Water

Instructions

Preparation (all methods)

Season the meat with salt, pepper, and cumin
Cut open the dried chiles with scissors and remove the seeds
Fry the dried chiles with a small amount of oil in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes, moving constantly so they don't burn. Set aside
Add the chiles from the previous step to a small pot with boiling water for about 10 minutes, or until softened.
In the same frying pan where you fried the chiles, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the onions and tomatoes until they are browned. Add the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and all of the remaining spices except for the ground cumin and ginger. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, moving it around often.
Add the chiles (including the water), the ingredients from the previous step, and the ginger, cumin, apple cider vinegar and water to a blender and blend until smooth. It will still be pretty thick, but that is fine. Strain and set aside the resulting sauce for the next step.
Pour the sauce over the meat in a large bowl and cover. If using the oven or stovetop methods, you will want to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. If using the electric pressure cooker option, you can marinate it, but it isn't necessary.
Follow the cooking instructions according to your preferred method below.

Method 1 - Stovetop

Add the meat with the marinade to a large stockpot and cook over medium heat, covered, for about three hours, or until the meat falls off the bones and is easy to shred.

Method 2 - Oven

Add the meat with the marinade to a large oven-safe dish and cover with aluminum foil and cook at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 2 hours or until the meat is easy to shred.

Method 3 - Electric Pressure Cooker *Preferred Method

Add the meat with the marinade (or just the meat and the marinade separately if you chose not to marinate it) to the pot of the electric pressure cooker.
Follow instructions for your electric pressure cooker to bring it to high pressure and cook for 45 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 5 minutes and then use the quick pressure release option to release the rest of the pressure. Remove the lid per instructions and the meat will be tender and ready to shred.

How to Serve

Remove the meat and shred it. You can then serve it over the soup made from the sauce that the meat cooked in or you can serve it with tortillas as tacos with cilantro, lime, onions, and salsa.

Nutrition

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