Jun 09 2026
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Quesabirria Plt Recipe

Inspired by El Sur Mexican Restaurant
Time4h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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For the Quesabirria

Method

Preparing the Birria

  1. 1

    Soak the Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Place them in a pot of boiling water and let soak for about 15 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Make the Marinade

    In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Add a little of the soaking water if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Beef

    In a large bowl, coat the beef chuck roast with the marinade. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.

  4. 4

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, add the marinated beef, bay leaves, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

  5. 5

    Shred the Beef

    Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside, and reserve the broth for serving.

Assembling the Quesabirria

  1. 6

    Prepare Tortillas

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each corn tortilla briefly in the reserved broth, then place it on the skillet.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese and Meat

    On one half of the tortilla, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese followed by the shredded beef. Allow it to cook until the cheese melts.

  3. 8

    Fold and Cook

    Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the quesabirria hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges. Offer sour cream on the side for dipping.

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