20-Min Quesabirria with Crispy Cheese
Shredded beef dipped in spiced consomé, folded into a crispy cheese tortilla and pan-fried until melty. Dip, bite, repeat — the TikTok version that actually works in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded cooked beef (rotisserie or leftover)
- 2 cups beef consomé or broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 4 count flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 count lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Heat consomé in a shallow bowl or dish. Stir in chili powder and cumin until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles on contact.
- 3
Lay one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on half the tortilla. Quickly dip shredded beef in warm consomé, then pile onto the cheese. Fold tortilla in half.
- 4
Pan-fry the quesabirria 2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and crispy, cheese is fully melted.
- 5
Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef. Pour any leftover consomé into small dipping cups.
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges. Dip each bite into warm consomé.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl or dish (for consomé)
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- small dipping cups or bowls
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