If you’re looking for a dish that perfectly combines juicy, succulent meat with the rich, gooey goodness of melted cheese, then look no further than homemade birria quesa tacos. This traditional Mexican dish has been gaining popularity across the globe for its incredible flavor and satisfying texture. In this article, we will dive into what makes these tacos so special and how you can make them at home to impress your family and friends.
What Are Birria Quesa Tacos?
Birria quesa tacos are a delightful variation of the traditional birria, which is a spicy stew usually made with goat meat or beef. The meat is marinated in a blend of Mexican spices and chilies, then slow-cooked until it’s tender enough to melt in your mouth. For quesa tacos, this juicy meat is then placed inside corn tortillas along with a generous amount of cheese, which melts when the taco is cooked on a griddle or skillet. The result is a crispy taco filled with spicy meat and stretchy cheese—a combination that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients Needed:
To make birria quesa tacos at home, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– 2 lbs of beef chuck roast or goat meat
– 4 dried guajillo chiles
– 4 dried ancho chiles
– 1 medium onion
– 5 cloves garlic
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Water as needed
– Salt to taste
– Corn tortillas
– Shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
Preparing the Birria:
Start by cleaning your dried chilies by removing stems and seeds. Toast them lightly in a dry skillet until they become fragrant but not burned. Soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes until they are soft.
While chilies are soaking, roughly chop your onion and garlic. In another pan, lightly toast cumin and coriander seeds just until they start to pop. Blend toasted spices along with soaked chilies (and their water), onion, garlic, bay leaves, clove, cinnamon, and salt to make a smooth paste.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, sear chunks of meat until they’re browned on all sides. Pour over the chili-spice mix ensuring all pieces are well coated. Add additional water if necessary so that the liquid covers the meat. Bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer covered for about three hours or till the meat is tender enough to shred easily.
Assembling Your Quesa Tacos:
When your birria is ready:
1. Shred the cooked meat.
2. Heat up corn tortillas on one side.
3. Flip them over onto another hot skillet slightly greased.
4. On one half of each tortilla add shredded cheese followed by birria; fold in half.
5 Cook each taco till both sides are crispy golden brown as cheese melts beautifully within.
Serve these mouthwatering tacos with some fresh cilantro chopped onions lime wedges or even some extra dipping broth from your birria pot for an added kick
Making homemade birria quesa tacos might seem like quite an undertaking but it’s definitely worth the effort This dish not only offers deep savory flavors but also provides an exciting textural experience from crispy tortilla edges against tender juicy fillings So go ahead give this recipe try relish every bite while basking praises it’s certain fetch from everyone around dinner table!