Quesabirria 🌮 Red Tacos

Recipe Author : David Taylor

This recipe for Quesabirria Red Tacos is a culinary gem from Tijuana's rich gastronomic scene, symbolizing the city's flair for combining bold flavors and textures. The journey begins with preparing a flavorful concoction of beef seasoned with a blend of spices, slow-cooked to perfection. The tacos are then assembled with Oaxaca cheese and crisped to golden perfection, resulting in a dish that is a sensory delight, offering a taste of Tijuana’s vibrant and diverse cuisine with every bite.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 30

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Ingredients

Beef:

2 dried guajillo chile peppers seeds and stems removed
1 dried ancho chile peppers seeds and stems removed
2 tomatoes
1 ½ tbsp cooking oil divided
½ medium white onion roughly chopped
5 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1 ¼ lbs chuck roast chopped in 2-inch pieces
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce
1 cups beef broth
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
⅛ tsp ground cloves
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp black pepper

Tacos:

2 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded
8 corn tortillas
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro finely chopped
4 radishes sliced
2 lime wedges cut into wedges

Instructions

To prepare the Beef:

Place dried guajillo and ancho chiles in a large bowl with enough hot water to cover. Soak for 20 minutes or until chiles are soft and hydrated.
Roast tomatoes on a comal or in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Turn tomatoes frequently with tongs until char spots begin to appear. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic cloves. Stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
Season pieces of meat with salt. Heat remaining oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat on all sides, turning frequently with tongs. Add seared meat to a slow cooker.
Place hydrated chiles, roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, chipotle chiles and adobo, broth, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined. Slow cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove beef and discard any fatty pieces. Shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from the top of the broth and discard. Reserve broth.

To prepare tacos:

Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush broth from cooked beef on each side of a corn tortilla. Place tortilla on hot skillet and heat both sides for 30 seconds each.
Add 1/4-1/3 cup cheese on one side of tortilla and 2 tablespoons shredded beef on the other. Fold and close and fry until cheese melts and tortilla begins to crisp. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef.
Serve with a side of broth, chopped onion, cilantro, radish slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Keyword Beef, Birria, Queso Fresco, Taco

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