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What It’s All About and How to Easily Put it On Your Menu Quesabirria: This month, as we celebrate people and flavors from around the world, we want to talk about (and eat!) the ever-trending birria… or quesabirria to be exact!
What is the History of Quesabirria?
Legend has it that this culinary creation was first served in Tijuana, Mexico and even enjoyed for breakfast. It later traveled north to LA, then made waves in San Francisco and is now being served across the USA. Social media helped this taco creation’s fame skyrocket and soon lines were wrapping down the street for food trucks’ Quesabirria. It’s no surprise. It is true comfort food and totally Instagram-able. How to Make Quesabirria The beauty of Quesabirria is that it leaves so much room for each chef’s interpretation and unique flavors. Here’s how we have been making Quesabirria lately: combine a chili-forward Enchilada Sauce with broth or water. Cook the meat (it can totally be a tough, affordable cut of meat) low and slow for about 5 hours in the oven. Reserve the broth when cooking is complete! Dip tortillas in the broth to give them a beautiful, reddish hue and warm them on a flat top, fill with cheese and the juicy, braised meat. Fold the tortilla over once the cheese starts to melt and flip, cooking both sides of the tortilla until crispy. Serve the Quesabirria with freshly chopped onions and cilantro, along with a cup of the braising liquid for dipping or sipping. Show your young eaters that food doesn’t have to come from a food truck to be Instagram-able!
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Quesabirria: A taco meets a quesadilla and is served with a delightful sauce. What is Quesabirria? You’ve probably seen this mouthwatering dish popping up on food truck menus or flooding your TikTok feed, but what exactly is Quesabirria (besides delicious)? Quesabirria consists of tortillas filled with meat (lamb, beef, goat or even vegetarian jackfruit) that has been braised in a consommé broth flavored with chili and spices. Along with the meat in the tortilla is a good melting cheese, like an Oaxaca cheese. Once filled with meat and cheese, the folded tortillas are fried until the cheese begins to melt. Serve the creation with a side of the braising liquid, chopped onions and cilantro.
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