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Birria Quesa Tacos Recipe

Delicious and savory Birria Quesa Tacos, perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 pcs Dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 pcs Dried ancho chiles
  • 1 pcs Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 pcs Cinnamon stick
  • 2 pcs Bay leaves
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 12 pcs Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Diced onions

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the dried chiles in a skillet until fragrant. Remove seeds and stems.
  2. 2. Blend chiles with beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano until smooth.
  3. 3. In a large pot, add beef, chile mixture, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 hours.
  4. 4. Shred the beef and reserve the broth.
  5. 5. Dip tortillas in the broth, then fry in a skillet with shredded beef and cheese until crispy.
  6. 6. Serve with chopped cilantro and diced onions.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Birria, Quesa Tacos, Tacos
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