Beef Birria Quesatacos

180 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add salt on top of the beef.
  2. 2Add salt on top of the beef.
  3. 3Add salt on top of the beef.
  4. 4Cook the beef in beef tallow or olive oil until seared.
  5. 5Cook the beef in beef tallow or olive oil until seared.
  6. 6Cook the beef in beef tallow or olive oil until seared.
  7. 7Chop up half an onion.
  8. 8Chop up half an onion.
  9. 9Chop up half an onion.
  10. 10Chop up some tomatoes.
  11. 11Chop up some tomatoes.
  12. 12Chop up some tomatoes.
  13. 13Add garlic to the chopped vegetables.
  14. 14Add garlic to the chopped vegetables.
  15. 15Add garlic to the chopped vegetables.
  16. 16Season with salt and pepper.
  17. 17Season with salt and pepper.
  18. 18Season with salt and pepper.
  19. 19Add tomato paste.
  20. 20Add tomato paste.
  21. 21Add tomato paste.
  22. 22De-seed your peppers and add them to the pot.
  23. 23De-seed your peppers and add them to the pot.
  24. 24De-seed your peppers and add them to the pot.
  25. 25Add water and let it boil until the peppers are soft.
  26. 26Add water and let it boil until the peppers are soft.
  27. 27Add water and let it boil until the peppers are soft.
  28. 28Blend the pepper mixture.
  29. 29Blend the pepper mixture.
  30. 30Blend the pepper mixture.
  31. 31Add the seared meat back into the pot.
  32. 32Add the seared meat back into the pot.
  33. 33Add the seared meat back into the pot.
  34. 34Add beef stock and water.
  35. 35Add beef stock and water.
  36. 36Add beef stock and water.
  37. 37Add rosemary, bay leaf, seasonings, and the blended sauce.
  38. 38Add rosemary, bay leaf, seasonings, and the blended sauce.
  39. 39Add rosemary, bay leaf, seasonings, and the blended sauce.
  40. 40Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
  41. 41Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
  42. 42Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
  43. 43Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
  44. 44Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
  45. 45Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
  46. 46Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortilla.
  47. 47Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortilla.
  48. 48Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortilla.
  49. 49Add the cooked beef on top.
  50. 50Add the cooked beef on top.
  51. 51Add the cooked beef on top.
  52. 52Add more of the sauce.
  53. 53Add more of the sauce.
  54. 54Add more of the sauce.
  55. 55Let it cook until crispy.
  56. 56Let it cook until crispy.
  57. 57Let it cook until crispy.
  58. 58Pair with consommé.
  59. 59Pair with consommé.
  60. 60Pair with consommé.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb beef Chuck Roast
  • 4 lb beef Chuck Roast
  • 4 lb beef Chuck Roast
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon / Cinnamon Stick
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon / Cinnamon Stick
  • 0.5 Tsp Cinnamon / Cinnamon Stick
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 1 Tbsp Peppercorn
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Cubes Bouillon Cubes (Chicken)
  • 2 Cubes Bouillon Cubes (Chicken)
  • 2 Cubes Bouillon Cubes (Chicken)
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 1 Pint Beef Broth
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Tomato
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 0.5 Onion
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 6 Guajillo Peppers
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1.5 Cup Water
  • 1 beef Tallow
  • 1 beef Tallow
  • 1 beef Tallow
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 corn tortillas
  • 1 corn tortillas
  • 1 corn tortillas
  • 1 Waka cheese
  • 1 Waka cheese
  • 1 Waka cheese
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion

Equipment

potblender

Tips

  • If the blended sauce is too thick, add water.
  • Use corn tortillas for authentic birria tacos.