Spicy Quesabirria Tacos

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 concentra

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.

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 mozzarell

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.

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

CULINARY NOTES:: Make sure to wash hands and cutting board well after handling spicy peppers. This recipe was tested with 2 servings. If you are cooking more portions, you may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.