How to Make Mouth-watering Beef Birria Quesatacos at Home

Introduction If you are a foodie, chances are you have heard of beef birria quesatacos. These delicious tacos originated in Jalisco, Mexico, and have taken the world by storm. With their juicy, flavorful beef, crispy tortillas, and melted cheese, they are a crowd favorite. In this article, we will guide you on how to make these delectable tacos at home. We will also provide you with some useful tips and tricks to take your quesatacos to the next level.

Ingredients :

To make beef birria quesatacos, you will need the following

• 2 lbs. of beef chuck roast
• 3 dried guajillo chiles
• 3 dried ancho chiles
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. of ground cumin
• 1 tsp. of dried oregano
• 1 tsp. of salt
• 1/2 tsp. of black pepper
• 3 cups of beef broth
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups of shredded Oaxaca cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
3. Add the beef chuck roast and sear it on both sides until it is browned. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
4. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
5. Add the dried guajillo and ancho chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
6. Add the beef broth and water to the pot, and stir well.
7. Add the beef chuck roast back to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Cover the pot and place it in the oven for 3 hours or until the beef is tender and falls apart.
9. Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.
10. Strain the broth and set it aside.
11. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
12. Dip a corn tortilla in the beef broth, then place it in the skillet.
13. Add a portion of the shredded beef and shredded Oaxaca cheese on top of the tortilla.
14. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
15. Repeat steps 12-14 with the remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese.

Tips and Tricks

• To get the best flavor, we recommend using dried chiles instead of fresh ones.
• Make sure to remove the seeds and stems from the dried chiles before using them.
• If you don’t have a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, you can cook the beef in a slow cooker instead.
• You can also use chicken or pork instead of beef to make the quesatacos.
• If you like your quesatacos spicier, you can add more dried chiles or some hot sauce.