Go Back
–+ servings
overhead view of Birria Tacos on a cast iron skillet
Olga

Delicious Birria Tacos (Quesabirria)

No ratings yet
I crave these homemade birria tacos at least once a month! Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich Mexican chiles birria sauce is stuffed into crispy corn tortillas with melty cheese, and served with a side of rich consommé for dipping—it's messy and incredibly delicious!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 523
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Shredded Beef From The Birria Stew
  • 2 cups Birria Consommé for dipping and frying
  • 8-10 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Oaxaca, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack cheese shredded (or a cheese of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup White Onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup Skimmed Fat from Birria Stew preferably the skimmed fat from the birria stew

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or frying pan
  • 1 Tongs for flipping the tacos
  • 1 Shallow bowl
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Cheese grater
  • 1 Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Prep the tortillas: Heat the consommé in a pot over medium heat. Take a shallow bowl and fill it with a portion of the hot consommé. Set aside.
  2. Fry the tortillas: Heat the cooking oil (or the skimmed birria fat) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip each tortilla into the consommé, ensuring it’s well-coated. Place it into the hot skillet.
  3. Add the fillings: Immediately sprinkle shredded beef and a generous portion of cheese on one side of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings and press down slightly. Cook until the tortilla is crispy and golden, and the cheese is melted (about 3-4 minutes per side).
  4. Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
  5. Serve: Place the tacos on a serving plate. Garnish with diced onions and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side and a small bowl of consommé for dipping.
  6. Dip and enjoy: Dip each taco into the consommé before each bite for the ultimate flavor experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 921mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

Tip: You can prepare these tacos in batches and keep them warm in the oven while you cook the remaining ones.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!