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Smoked Quesa-Birria Taco Box: Flavorful Beef-Inspired Tacos


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

A fusion of smoky, tender birria beef and melty cheese stuffed into crispy tortillas for the ultimate taco experience.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a large pot, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Toast the dried chilies in the same pot for 1-2 minutes, then soak in hot water for 10 minutes. Blend chilies with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, beef broth, and vinegar until smooth.
  3. Return the beef to the pot, pour the chili sauce over it, and simmer on low for 3-4 hours until tender. Shred the beef.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip tortillas in the birria broth, then fry until crispy. Add shredded beef and cheese, fold, and cook until cheese melts.
  5. Serve tacos with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and extra birria broth for dipping.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.