Birria Quesa Tacos

1h
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the stem and seeds from the chiles.
  2. 2Place the chiles in a saucepan and cover with water. Add two tomatoes if desired.
  3. 3Bring the chiles to a boil on the stove.
  4. 4Drain the water and transfer the chiles to a blender.
  5. 5In a blender, crush all the spices, cinnamon, and bay leaves.
  6. 6Add the chiles and garlic to the blender.
  7. 7Add three cups of broth or water and the vinegar to the blender.
  8. 8Blend until smooth.
  9. 9Make sure your Instant Pot is off and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  10. 10Press the sauté setting on high.
  11. 11Brown the meat for a couple minutes on each side.
  12. 12Cancel the sauté setting.
  13. 13Pour the blended sauce into the Instant Pot.
  14. 14Add the remaining broth and stir.
  15. 15Add the two bay leaves.
  16. 16Close the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook for 55 minutes. Make sure the valve is set to sealing.
  17. 17Carefully release the steam.
  18. 18Shred the meat and add the top layer of broth from the Instant Pot.
  19. 19Heat up a comal or flat griddle.
  20. 20Dip a tortilla into the oil and place it on the heated griddle until it blisters.
  21. 21Flip the tortilla and add queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese.
  22. 22Add the shredded meat, chopped onion and cilantro.
  23. 23Close the taco and serve. For consomé, squeeze lime or lemon juice and add onion and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chuck tender roast
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 7 guajillos or New Mexico chile pods
  • 2 pasilla chiles
  • 4 chile de árbol
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 0.5 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 8 cloves
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp whole pepper
  • 0.5 tsp whole cumin
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 6 Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 fresh chopped onion
  • 6 fresh cilantro
  • 6 lime

Equipment

Instant Potblendersaucepancomal or flat griddle