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Quesabirria Tacos (Beef Birria Tacos)

Quesabirria Tacos are a heavenly mix of tender birria-style beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas.
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Ingredients
  

For the birria:

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket shredded
  • 1 white onion roughly chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Beef broth or water to cover meat

For the tacos:

  • 1 ½ cup Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Tomatoes diced
  • Onion diced
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine beef, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Cover with beef broth or water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2.5-3 hours until tender.
  • Remove the meat, shred it, and strain the consommé for dipping.
  • Heat a skillet over medium. Dip tortillas in consommé, place on the skillet, and sprinkle cheese on one half.
  • Add shredded birria on top of the cheese, fold the tortilla, and press gently.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cheese melts.
  • Serve hot with chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, onions, lime wedges, and consommé for dipping.