Quesabirria Tacos – The Best Way to Use Leftover Birria

If you’ve made birria, chances are you have leftovers, and there’s no better way to use them than in quesabirria tacos. These tacos are a perfect mix of crispy, cheesy, and juicy, packed with slow-cooked birria beef and fried until golden in its own rich consommé.

This recipe makes the most of the Cool Chile Birria Kit, giving you bold, deep flavours with minimal effort. The key to the perfect quesabirria is dipping the tortillas in the birria broth before frying, which creates a crispy, flavour-packed shell that holds all that cheesy, meaty goodness.

Serve with a side of extra consommé for dipping, fresh lime, and chopped coriander for the ultimate birria taco experience.

Get the Cool Chile Birria Kit here

Quesabirria Tacos Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• Leftover birria meat, shredded

• 8 small corn tortillas

• 200g grated Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup birria consommé (from cooking the meat)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• Fresh coriander, chopped

• Lime wedges for serving

Method

• Heat a frying pan over medium heat.

• Dip each tortilla into the birria consommé to coat lightly.

• Place the tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese on one half.

• Add shredded birria meat over the cheese and fold the tortilla in half.

• Fry until golden and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

• Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining tortillas.

• Serve hot with extra consommé for dipping, chopped onion, coriander, and lime wedges.

FAQ’S

What is a quesabirria taco?

A quesabirria is a crispy, cheesy taco filled with slow-cooked birria meat, fried in its own rich consommé for extra flavour.

Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn?

Yes, but corn tortillas hold up better and give a more authentic taste and texture.

What’s the best cheese for quesabirria tacos?

Oaxaca cheese is the most traditional, but mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mild cheddar work well too.

Can I freeze leftover birria?

Yes, store the shredded meat and consommé separately in airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

How do I reheat birria for tacos?

Warm the meat in a pan with a little of the consommé to keep it juicy before using in tacos.

Where can I get the Cool Chile Birria Kit?

You can find the Cool Chile Birria Kit here for an easy, flavourful way to make authentic birria at home.