Beef Birria Queso Tacos with Consomé

Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: 20 mins 40 mins 1 hr

Servings: Yield: 4 8 tacos

Ingredients For the Consomé:

• 2 cups reserved sauce from Beef Birria recipe

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ¼ cup diced carrots

• ¼ cup diced celery

• ½ cup diced cabbage
  

For the Tacos:

• 2 cups shredded Beef Birria

• 3 tablespoons reserved beef fat from Beef Birria recipe, or more as needed

• 8 (5 inch) corn tortillas

• 2 cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese

• 4 tablespoons chopped white onion, or to taste

• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

• 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges
  

Directions

1. Stir reserved beef birria sauce, chicken broth, carrots, celery, and cabbage together in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, occasionally brushing the caramelized bits (side fond) off the side with the hot liquid, until vegetables are nice and tender and consomé has reached desired consistency, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to low and keep hot while you prepare the tacos.
   

2. Heat some reserved beef fat in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add 2 tortillas and toss with a spatula until generously coated in fat. Toast briefly until golden brown, then cover with Monterey Jack cheese and some shredded beef. Drizzle each taco with about 1 tablespoon consomé liquid, then top with white onion and cilantro.
   

3. Fold tacos in half and press gently. Continue to cook, flipping back and forth, until browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat to make remaining tacos, adding more fat if necessary.
   

4. Ladle consomé into a bowl and garnish with remaining white onions and cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges into consomé and serve with tacos.
   

Chef's Notes: Make Chef John's Beef Birria. You can use beef broth instead of chicken broth. Shred beef to desired consistency, but the finer the beef is shredded, the better it absorbs the liquid and the wetter your taco will be. Shred your own Monterey Jack cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, since it's so much better and cheaper.

Organic and gluten-free is the healthier choice