Queso birria Tacos Recipe

Name: Queso birria Tacos Recipe
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 white onion, roughly chopped; 5 garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 cinnamon stick; Salt and pepper to taste; Beef broth or water; Corn or flour tortillas

5 steps

Updated at: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:50:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2220.9 kcal (111%)

Total Fat150.7 g (215%)

Carbs49.9 g (19%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein160.8 g (322%)

Sodium2459.6 mg (123%)

Fiber11.5 g (41%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

2 lbsbeef chuck roast

or brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 Tbspcumin

1 Tbsporegano

1 Tbspchili powder

Instructions

Step 1

Season the beef cubes with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic, onion and bay leaves. Add just enough beef broth or water to cover the meat.

Step 2

Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is very tender.

Step 3

Remove meat from liquid and shred with two forks. Reserve liquid.

Step 4

Dip tortillas in the hot beef liquid to soften. Fill with shredded beef and any other desired taco toppings.

Step 5

Optionally, dip assembled tacos in the beef liquid before serving for extra flavor.