Quesabirria Tacos : Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Birria with Consomé
Quesabirria tacos are the ultimate comfort-food mashup: slow-braised, deeply spiced birria tucked into tortillas loaded with melty cheese, then crisped until golden and dunk-ready. Rich, savory, and irresistibly crunchy, these tacos turn any dinner into a crave-worthy moment—especially when served with a warm cup of consomé on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours (slow cook or braise)
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 10–12 tacos
Ingredients
Birria
Beef chuck or short ribs
Dried guajillo chiles
Dried ancho chiles
Onion
Garlic
Tomato
Beef broth
Apple cider vinegar
Bay leaves
Cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon
Salt & pepper
Tacos
Corn tortillas
Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded
Chopped white onion
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Toast dried chiles lightly, then soak in hot water until softened.
Blend chiles with onion, garlic, tomato, spices, vinegar, and broth until smooth.
Pour sauce over beef, add bay leaves, and slow-cook until meat is fall-apart tender.
Shred beef and strain broth to create rich consomé.
Dip tortillas into the top layer of the consomé, then place on a hot skillet.
Add cheese and shredded birria, fold, and cook until crispy and golden on both sides.
Serve hot with consomé for dipping, topped with onion and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 20g