How to Make Quesabirria Tacos: Cheesy-Delicioso with Beef Broth

Quesabirria tacos are a modern updating of Jalisco’s famed birria stew. Which is made with goat meat, of course. But then taco trucks in Tijuana started experimenting with using beef and reimagining the comfort dish in taco form. In the process, they invented a modern taco classic we can’t get enough of. “From the cheesy goodness to the tender beef and the combination of chiles that make that delicious salsa, I just love quesabirria,” says Vivi Abeja, one of our favorite Mexican-food cooks. “Not only do you get to enjoy delicious flavorful tacos, but you end up with a broth you can sip on to finish your meal.”

“What makes my quesabirria tacos different is the combination of chiles I use and the addition of vinegar. I use my favorite chiles, which makes these tacos sweet, smoky and spicy. You also get a tanginess from the vinegar that helps balance out the flavors.”

Check out Vivi’s quesabirria tacos in her step-by-step how-to video, below! For more taco recipes and an easy primer in making your own corn tortillas, check out Familia Kitchen’s Ultimate Guide to Tacos with lots of Taco Tuesday inspiration.

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