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Crispy quesabirria tacos with consomé
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Birria de Res

Beef Birria & Quesabirria Tacos

Deep guajillo-adobo braise, dipped tortillas seared with cheese, served with a cup of consomé for the ritual dunk.

210 min
Serves 6
High ProteinWeekend
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Before you cook

Can I use a slow cooker?

Yes — 8 hours on low. Finish on the stovetop to reduce the consomé.

Ingredientes· 8
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  • 1.5 kgBeef chuck & short rib
  • 6Guajillo chiles
  • 3Ancho chiles
  • 2Chile de árbol
  • 1 tbspCumin, cloves, oregano
  • 300 gOaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 12Corn tortillas
  • 1 bunchCilantro & onion, minced

Instrucciones

4 pasos
  1. 01

    Adobo

    Adobo

    Toast and soak the chiles, then blend with spices, garlic, and vinegar. Slather onto the beef and marinate overnight.

  2. 02

    Brasea

    Braise

    Braise covered at 160°C for 3.5 hours until the beef shreds with a fork. Skim the top fat and reserve.

  3. 03

    Arma los tacos

    Build the tacos

    Dip tortillas in the red fat, sear on a griddle, top with cheese and shredded birria, fold, and crisp.

  4. 04

    Sirve

    Serve

    Serve tacos with a cup of consomé, minced cilantro-onion, and lime.