Quesabirria Tacos Recipe

What are quesabirria tacos?

Quesabirria is a Mexican dish created in Tijana. Quesabirria tacos are large tortillas filled with birria beef and cheese, then cooked on the stove until the cheese is melted.

Ingredients

For the Birria
▢4 dried Guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
▢3 dried Ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
▢2-3 dried chiles de arbol stems and seeds removed
▢2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
▢1 white onion roughly chopped
▢1 pound tomatoes roughly chopped
▢5 cloves garlic chopped
▢1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
▢1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
▢1 teaspoon ground cumin
▢1 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
▢2 pounds chuck roast cut into 3-inch pieces
▢3 cups low-sodium beef stock

For the Tacos

▢Vegetable oil
▢16 corn tortillas
▢1 pound Oaxaca cheese or Monterey jack
▢1 white onion finely chopped
▢¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
▢2 limes cut into wedges
Recommended Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
High Powered Blender (click for my favorite)
Dutch Oven

Instructions