Description
Experience the rich flavors of Mexico with these deeply satisfying Quesabirria Tacos, filled with tender meat and melty cheese, perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
½ (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
3 bay leaves
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
divided
4 guajillo chile peppers
2 small ancho chile pepper
1 chile de arbol chile peppers
1 large white onion
7 cloves garlic
minced
2 pounds beef or goat stew meat
cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
16 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 lime
cut into wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
or to taste
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, toast sesame seeds, cumin, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaves over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the toasted spices and sauté for 1 minute. Add the guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol peppers, along with the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the beef or goat stew meat to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, vinegar, salt, oregano, thyme, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the meat from the pot and shred with two forks. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve it for dipping.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Dip each tortilla into the reserved cooking liquid, then place in the skillet. Fill with shredded meat and cheese, fold, and cook until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the Quesabirria Tacos with lime wedges and chopped cilantro, alongside the reserved broth for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the meat marinate in the spices overnight. You can substitute the beef with goat for a more traditional flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Quesabirria Tacos, Mexican cuisine, tacos, beef recipe, goat recipe