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