Caramellyy_
Culinary Explorer
Hey, Foodies! Are you looking for a new recipe for you tacos? because you're tired of your usual tacos recipe? Because I will share to you my favorite recipe for my taco, The birria quesatacos. Birria quesatacos are a delicious fusion of traditional Mexican birria stew and cheesy quesadillas. This is rich in flavor and spices that will satisfy to your taste.
Ingredients:
For the Birria:
1. Prepare the Birria:
Ingredients:
For the Birria:
- 2 lbs (about 900g) beef chuck roast or brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Diced onions, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Salsa or hot sauce, for serving
1. Prepare the Birria:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies. Place them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes to soften.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked chilies, quartered onion, garlic cloves, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground cloves, salt, pepper, and a splash of the chili soaking water. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to create a thick sauce.
- Cut the beef chuck roast or brisket into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil and sear the beef pieces until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chili sauce and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Return the beef to the pot, along with the beef broth and bay leaves.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
- Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add some shredded beef on top of the cheese, then fold the other half of the tortilla over to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesataco for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and shredded beef.
- Serve the birria quesatacos hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and diced onions.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos, and offer salsa or hot sauce for dipping or drizzling.
- Enjoy your delicious birria quesatacos!