Description
Experience the rich, savory flavors of Beef Birria Queso Tacos served with a warm, aromatic consommé for dipping. These tacos combine tender shredded beef birria with melted Monterey Jack cheese inside crispy, golden tortillas, making them irresistibly delicious and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Consommé:
- 2 cups reserved sauce from beef birria recipe
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup diced carrots
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced cabbage
Tacos:
- 3 tablespoons reserved beef fat from beef birria recipe, or more as needed
- 8 (5 inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded Beef Birria
- 4 tablespoons chopped white onion, or to taste, divided
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste, divided
- 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients for both consommé and tacos to prepare efficiently.
- Prepare the Consommé: In a saucepan over high heat, stir together beef birria sauce, chicken broth, diced carrots, celery, and cabbage. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Occasionally brush caramelized bits (fond) from the side with the hot liquid. Simmer until vegetables are tender and consommé thickens slightly, about 20 minutes. Keep warm on low heat.
- Heat the Beef Fat: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the reserved beef fat. This will be used to toast the tortillas and impart flavor.
- Toast Tortillas: Place two corn tortillas in the skillet, flipping with a spatula until well coated with beef fat. Toast them briefly until golden brown.
- Assemble Tacos: Cover the toasted tortillas with freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese and then a portion of shredded beef birria. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of consommé liquid over each taco, then sprinkle with some chopped white onion and cilantro.
- Cook Tacos Until Crispy: Fold each taco in half and gently press. Continue cooking in the skillet, flipping back and forth for 2 to 3 minutes until the tortillas are browned and crispy.
- Repeat for Remaining Tacos: Transfer cooked tacos to a plate and repeat the toasting, assembling, and cooking process for the remaining tortillas, adding more beef fat if needed.
- Serve with Consommé: Ladle consommé into a serving bowl, garnish with remaining white onion and cilantro, and squeeze lime wedges into the consommé. Serve hot alongside the crispy beef birria queso tacos.
- Enjoy: Dip your tacos into the flavorful consommé for an authentic and delectable experience.
Notes
- You can use beef broth instead of chicken broth when making the consommé for a richer flavor.
- Shred the beef birria finely to allow it to absorb more liquid, resulting in juicier tacos.
- Reserve the beef fat when cooking birria as it adds essential flavor and helps achieve crispy tortillas.
- This recipe requires a batch of beef birria, so prepare or source that ahead of time.
- Adjust onion and cilantro quantities according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
