Quesabirria Tacos

Introduction

Quesabirria Tacos have become a viral sensation for good reason. These delicious tacos combine the rich, slow-cooked flavors of birria—a traditional Mexican stew made with beef, chiles, and spices—with the melty goodness of cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. The tacos are typically served with a side of consommé, the flavorful broth from the birria, for dipping. This recipe will guide you through making authentic quesabirria tacos at home.

Ingredients

For the Birria:

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
• 1 lb beef shank (optional for extra richness)
• 4 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 2 dried pasilla chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 1 onion, quartered
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Quesabirria Tacos:

• Corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Diced onions (for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions…

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