Birria Tacos (Quesotacos)

Source: gimmesomeoven.com

Ingredients

  • 1 batch birria (Instant Pot, Crock-Pot or stovetop versions available)
  • 18-24 small corn tortillas (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 lb shredded Mexican melting cheese (such as Oaxaca, Chihuahua, quesadillas or asadero cheese)
  • toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red or white onions (or pickled red onions), sliced avocado, sliced jalapenos and/or fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the birria. Prepare the birria according to recipe instructions, either in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker), Crock-Pot (slow cooker) or on the stovetop. Once the beef has been cooked, shred it into bite-sized pieces, then toss the beef in its broth until it is evenly coated.
  2. Heat the oven to 250°F. Heat a large non-stick saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Briefly dip a few corn tortillas (as many will fit in the pan in a single layer) in the top layer of the birria broth, so that the tortillas are coated with the broth on both sides, then lay the tortillas in a single layer the hot pan.
  3. Immediately fill half of each tortilla with a small handful of the shredded cheese and a spoonful of shredded birria beef.
  4. Once the cheese begins to melt, carefully fold the tortillas over in half. Then continue to fry the tacos for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until crispy. Once the tacos are ready to go, carefully transfer them to a baking sheet.
  5. Repeat this process to continue making more tacos, meanwhile storing the baking sheet of prepared tacos in the oven (for up to 20 minutes) to keep them warm and crispy.
  6. Serve the tacos warm, garnished with lots of toppings, along with small individual bowls of the leftover birria broth for dipping.