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Spicy Quesabirria Tacos with Shredded Shiitakes
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Spicy Quesabirria Tacos

with Shredded Shiitakes

Fit for Tuesday, but worthy of Saturday - these crispy fried tacos from Jalisco, Mexico are filled with gooey melted cheese and salty, unctuous shredded shiitake protein. These decadent handhelds are paired with a savory dipping broth and plenty of refreshing, crisp onion and cilantro.

Tags: High-Protein Nut-Free Chef's Choice High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  40 min 4 Servings  |  50 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
740
FAT
40g
CARBOHYDRATES
77g
PROTEIN
24g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  2. 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced (divided)
  3. 0.25 oz chipotle pepper in adobo, adobo sauce reserved and minced Spicy
  4. 6 tbsp mojo rojo sauce Spicy
  5. 2 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
  6. 1 lime, half juiced and half cut into wedges
  7. 6.35 oz shiitake protein, shredded
  8. 6 yellow corn tortillas
  9. 2 oz plant-based shredded mozzarella cheese
  10. 0.25 oz cilantro, leaves and tender stems chopped
  11. 5 tsp vegetable oil
  12. Salt
  13. Pepper
Allergens: soy, wheat
Tools: Medium saucepan with lid, Large nonstick skillet
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  40 min 4 Servings  |  50 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
740
FAT
40g
CARBOHYDRATES
77g
PROTEIN
24g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Make the broth and dipping sauce

Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and just half the onion and cook until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in just ¼ oz chipotle in adobo and ¼ tsp pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in mojo rojo, vegetable concentrate, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer ½ cup broth to small bowl, stir in lime juice, and set aside.

2
Cook the birria filling

Add shiitake protein to broth in saucepan and increase heat to medium. Cover and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed, 4 to 7 minutes.

3
Assemble the tacos

Warm tortillas, one at a time, in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until warm and pliable, about 1 minute per side. Lay tortillas on clean work surface. Divide birria filling between tortillas and spread into even layer on one half of each tortilla. Top with mozzarella and fold tortillas in half.

4
Crisp the tacos

Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tacos and cook until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining tacos and oil.

5
Serve

Divide quesabirria tacos between serving plates. Fill tacos with remaining onion and cilantro. Serve with dipping sauce and lime wedges. ¡Buen provecho!

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CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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