# Beef Birria Quesatacos

A recipe for cheesy and flavorful beef birria tacos.

- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add salt on top of the beef.
2. Cook the beef in beef tallow or olive oil until seared.
3. Chop up half an onion.
4. Chop up some tomatoes.
5. Add garlic to the chopped vegetables.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add tomato paste.
8. De-seed your peppers and add them to the pot.
9. Add water and let it boil until the peppers are soft.
10. Blend the pepper mixture.
11. Add the seared meat back into the pot.
12. Add beef stock and water.
13. Add rosemary, bay leaf, seasonings, and the blended sauce.
14. Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
15. Dip corn tortillas in the consommé sauce.
16. Add Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and onion to the tortilla.
17. Add the cooked beef on top.
18. Add more of the sauce.
19. Let it cook until crispy.
20. Pair with consommé.

## Equipment

- pot
- blender

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/8u8mL1WrOSg?is=_jgenXq2KCR0XoOv
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9d6e6940-7d02-446d-967c-3105c490f4b7
- Extracted: 2026-07-04

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