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Birria Quesa Tacos Recipe

Delicious Birria Quesa Tacos with tender beef and melted cheese.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Beef Birria

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 4 Dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 Dried ancho chiles
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Tacos

  • 12 Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Diced onions
  • 2 cups Birria broth

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rehydrate chiles in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. 2. Blend chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper with some beef broth until smooth.
  3. 3. In a large pot, combine beef, chile mixture, and remaining beef broth. Simmer for 3 hours until beef is tender.
  4. 4. Shred beef and set aside. Reserve broth.
  5. 5. Dip tortillas in reserved broth, then cook on a skillet with shredded cheese and beef. Fold and cook until crispy.
  6. 6. Serve tacos with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and a side of broth for dipping.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Birria, Quesa Tacos, Tacos
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