Description
Smoked Quesabirria Tacos are a rich and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring smoky, tender beef folded into cheesy, crispy tortillas and served with a savory consommé for dipping.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 white onion, quartered
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped cilantro and diced onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) with preferred wood (oak or mesquite recommended).
- Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper and place it in the smoker. Smoke for 2-3 hours.
- While the beef smokes, boil guajillo and ancho chiles in water for 5 minutes until softened. Drain.
- Blend softened chiles, chipotle pepper, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, paprika, and 1 cup beef broth until smooth.
- Place smoked beef in a large Dutch oven or slow cooker, pour chile sauce over it, add bay leaves and remaining broth.
- Cover and cook at 300°F (149°C) in smoker or in oven for another 3 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and reserve the cooking liquid (consommé) for dipping.
- Dip tortillas in the top layer of the consommé, place on a hot skillet, sprinkle with cheese, add shredded beef, and fold over.
- Cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy on both sides.
- Serve hot with a side of consommé for dipping, and garnish with cilantro and diced onions.
Notes
- Use a mix of Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding more chipotle or cayenne if desired.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Serve with lime wedges for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg