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Smoked Birria Quesatacos

URL: http://grillgirl.com/2022/04/smoked-birra-quesataco-with-consomme/

Ingredients

Adobo

  • 6 pieces guajillo chiles
  • 3 pieces ancho/pasilla chiles
  • 2 pieces cascabel chiles
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo

Meat Seasoning

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon (Mexican canela preferred)

Meat

  • 2 lbs bone-in cross cut beef shank
  • 2 lbs bone-in short ribs
  • 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup Modelo Negro beer
  • 1 piece white onion, peeled and rough chopped
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and finely diced

Garnish for Tacos

  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups queso Chihuahua or queso Oaxaca, shredded
  • ½ piece cabbage
  • as needed pieces lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the adobo by removing stems and seeds from chiles, toasting them lightly, and rehydrating in hot water before blending with vinegar.
  2. Mix the meat seasoning ingredients in a bowl and rub onto the meat.
  3. Marinate the meat with half of the adobo paste and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Preheat the grill/smoker to 450°F and sear the meat in a Dutch oven until browned.
  5. Add water, beer, onion, bay leaves, garlic, and remaining adobo paste, then cook uncovered for the first hour and covered for three more hours.
  6. Chop the cooked meat and remove bay leaves, adding water or broth to make consommé.
  7. Preheat a griddle and prepare the quesatacos by dipping tortillas in consommé, layering cheese and meat, and toasting until crispy.
  8. Finish the tacos with onions, cilantro, lime juice, and cabbage.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
400
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
80mg

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