Ingredients
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Before we jump into cooking, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to create the perfect Birria Quesa Tacos:
- 2 pounds of beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups of shredded cheese (Oaxaca or mozzarella work best)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season and sear the beef chuck roast in a pot.
- Soften guajillo and ancho chilies in boiling water, then blend with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and beef broth.
- Pour the chili sauce over the seared beef and simmer for 2 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and strain the sauce if desired.
- Assemble tacos with cheese and shredded beef in tortillas, cooking until crispy.
- Serve hot with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer longer.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced onions or avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg