Birria Tacos (Quesabirria Tacos)

Name: Birria Tacos (Quesabirria Tacos)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 7-8 cups hot water; 4 lbs chuck roast (cut into 4 large chunks); 2 lbs short ribs (bone in) (or back ribs bone in ); 1 large white onion (dry skins removed, cut in half crosswise); 1 garlic bulb (cut the narrow top off, no need to peel); 1 carrot (cut in half crosswise, then cut in half (4 large pieces of carrot)); 5 bay leaves (dried); 8 guajillo chiles (stems cut off and seeds removed); 3 tbsp chicken boullion; 1-2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp mexican oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt ((adjust to taste)); 14-16 white corn tortillas; 2 cups quesadilla cheese (or any good melting cheese); fresh cilantro (diced); fresh lime juice; white onion (diced)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:3h 30min

Rich and flavorful these beef Birria Tacos are perfect served with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice with a bowl of consommé on the side for dipping! These Quesabirria tacos are famous!

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:52:11 GMT