What are Quesabirria Tacos?

Quesabirria Tacos are also known as Tacos Jalisco, or Birria tacos. They are an amazing taco creation made with Jalisco-style (from the Mexican state of Jalisco) Birria de Res stew meat that is slow-cooked with chiles and vibrant spices. Since the fat and beef broth have annatto seed (or paprika) in them, they are often also called Red Tacos.

This spicy and savory shredded beef (or goat) is loaded into corn tortillas with plenty of melty cheese and pico de gallo, then pan-fried crispy in the reserved fat from the stew. The result is an almost quesadilla-like crunchy and cheesy taco that is mind-blowing to experience.

They are often served with a side of the beef consommé broth for dipping, similar to a French dip sandwich.

The Best Birria de Res Recipe-

Birria de Res stew is traditionally made with goat meat. If you can find goat meat, use it! Otherwise, we’ve combined beef chuck roast and beef short ribs to mimic the taste and fat content of goat meat.

Pro Tip: This is a large recipe. However, since it takes time to slow cook the meat, it’s best to make a large batch and freeze some of the meat, fat, and broth for later use.

Your choice of meat is combined with Guajillo chiles, onion, garlic, and a few key spices. Then they are slow cooked on the stovetop until fork tender. Not only is the shredded beef melt-in-your-mouth amazing, but the savory and spicy beef broth is also fantastic to dip the birria queso tacos into for even more deliciousness in every bite.

Ingredients You Need-

For the Birria de Res:

• Olive oil – or your preferred neutral flavored high heat cooking oil
• Guajillo chiles – dried
• Onion – peeled and cut into chunks
• Garlic – peeled
• Beef chuck roast and Beef short ribs – or goat meat on the bone
• Water – or chicken broth broth, but then skip the chick base/bouillon
• Chicken base – aka bouillon
• Bay leaves – dried
• Spices – dried Mexican oregano, ground cumin, ground annatto seeds (or paprika), ground cinnamon

To make the Quesabirria Tacos:

Corn tortillas – store bought or homemade tortillas

Shredded queso – or Oaxaca or Monterey Jack

Pico de gallo – or your favorite fresh salsa