The Best Beef Quesa Tacos
Flavorful seasoned beef quesa tacos made with tender chuck roast, melted cheese, onions, and cilantro on toasted corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Lbs Chuck Roast, cut into small pieces
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 Tsp Ground cumin
- 1 Tsp Ancho Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Coarse Salt
- 1 1/2 Coarse Black Pepper
- 1 Small Diced Onion
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded Cheese (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
- Additional Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- Guacamole (optional, for serving)
- Habanero Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
- Lime Wedges (optional, for serving)
Method
- 1
In a bowl, toss the chopped chuck roast with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, ancho chili powder, coarse salt, and coarse black pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat a skillet or flat-top grill over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned beef until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Lightly oil the cooking surface and lay down corn tortillas.
- 4
Add shredded cheese across the tortillas, then top half of each with the cooked beef, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.
- 5
Fold the tortillas over to form tacos and cook, flipping occasionally, until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- 6
Serve hot with guacamole, habanero hot sauce, and lime wedges if desired.