Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFOODLAB: Kitchen + BarQuesabriira Recipe

Quesabriira Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

A flavorful dish with tender meat wrapped in a tortilla, served with dipping broth.

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Ingredients

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Meat Filling

Garnishes

Method

Preparing the Meat

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, combine the beef chuck roast, quartered onion, minced garlic, and beef broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

  3. 3

    Shred the Beef

    Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot, allowing it to cool slightly. Shred the beef with two forks and set aside. Reserve the broth for dipping.

Assembling the Quesabirrias

  1. 4

    Prepare Tortillas

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.

  2. 5

    Add Meat

    Top the cheese with a portion of the shredded beef.

  3. 6

    Fold and Cook

    Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted. Remove from skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Broth

    Serve the quesabirrias hot with the reserved beef broth in small bowls for dipping.

  2. 8

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radishes on the side.

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