BIRRIA QUESA TACOS

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Such a lovely, rich dish that the entire family thoroughly enjoys. It takes some time to make these birria quesa tacos but a lot of it's unattended.

Provided by Jordan VanDijk

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
½ (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
3 bay leaves
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 peppers guajillo chile peppers
2 small ancho chile pepper
1 chile de arbol chile peppers
1 large white onion
7 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds goat stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
16 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat sesame seeds, cumin, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaves in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and the sesame seeds begin to brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Heat beef broth in a medium-sized pot and turn to a low simmer.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol peppers, turning occasionally. Remove the peppers once they have started to blister a bit, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place the peppers in the pot of simmering broth. Cover and allow to simmer until the peppers are rehydrated and tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Slice 3/4 of the onion into thick slices and finely dice the rest. Put the diced onion aside. Add the thick slices to the pot, along with the garlic, and cook until the onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat remaining oil in the pot over medium-high heat, and add goat meat. Allow to brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the warmed spices, peppers and broth, onions, garlic, vinegar, salt, Oregano, and thyme into a blender. Allow to cool slightly before blending to prevent scalding yourself, about 5 minutes. Blend until very smooth.
  • Add the blended sauce into the pot, and stir, scraping all the browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the meat from the sauce and allow to cool enough to shred. Shred the meat with your hands or with 2 forks. Stir in about 1/4 cup of the sauce. Blend the diced tomatoes until very smooth and add to the sauce.
  • Working in batches, dip each tortilla in the pot of sauce and place in a hot pan. Add a bit of the meat mixture and a bit of cheese. Fold in half and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the remaining sauce into 4 small bowls. Serve the tacos and sauce with the reserved diced onion, lime wedges, and cilantro.
  • Pour the remaining sauce into 4 small bowls. Serve the tacos and sauce with the reserved diced onion, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1438.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Carlos Sedano
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I love these tacos! They're my new favorite recipe.


Srijana thapa
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These tacos are a bit messy to eat, but they're worth it!


Mashooq ali Ali
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I used a different type of cheese in my tacos. It melted just as well as the cheddar cheese.


Allainyaha Matthews
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I made these tacos in the slow cooker. They turned out great!


Palesa Sephiri
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I added some chopped onions and cilantro to my tacos. It gave them a nice fresh flavor.


Antwi Sammy
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I didn't have any tortillas on hand, so I used corn tortillas instead. They worked just as well.


SDA SWEETEST CHORUSES WITH ELDER
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still delicious.


Owusu Dvla
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I highly recommend these tacos. They're delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.


Sammy Chipeta
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These tacos are also great for parties. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.


Rozal Khan
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I love to serve these tacos with a side of rice and beans. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Akhi Mone
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I've made these tacos with both ground beef and shredded beef. Both versions are delicious, but I prefer the shredded beef.


Valencia Bishop
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover beef. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sita Khadaka
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I love the combination of flavors in these tacos. The beef is so flavorful and the cheese is melted perfectly.


Taim Hasan
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These tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


kumar thapa
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I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Umer Layyah
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I made these tacos for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly.


Angie Quintero
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These tacos were amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the tortillas were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.