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Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria (Jalisco Style)

Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria: A Tasty Jalisco Delight

Try these Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria for a delicious, plant-based twist on a Jalisco classic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can Young green jackfruit drained
  • 250 grams Oyster mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium Onion (White) half for filling
  • 3 cloves Garlic unpeeled
Sauce
  • 4 medium Roma tomatoes charred
  • 2 pieces Chile Ancho deseeded
  • 2 pieces Guajillo chiles deseeded
  • 2 pieces Pasilla Chile deseeded
  • 1-2 pieces Morita chiles adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns toasted
  • 2 cloves Cloves use sparingly
  • 1 stick Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar or substitute with lime juice
Serving
  • 8 pieces Corn tortillas fresh
  • 1 cup Vegan cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Diced onion for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the jackfruit and rinse thoroughly. Combine the jackfruit with half an onion and a bay leaf in a pot with enough water to cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes until softened.
  2. Toast the ancho, guajillo, pasilla, and morita chiles in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Soak in boiling water for 15 minutes until softened. Char Roma tomatoes and garlic in the same skillet until blistered, then blend with vinegar and spices until smooth. Strain the sauce.
  3. In a skillet, sauté sliced oyster mushrooms in oil for 8-10 minutes until golden. Add prepared jackfruit and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the strained sauce and vegetable broth, simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Dip fresh corn tortillas in the simmering broth to coat. Place jackfruit and mushroom filling on half of each tortilla, garnish with diced onion and cilantro. Fold to create tacos.
  5. For quesabirrias, layer some vegan cheese on half a dipped tortilla, add filling, and cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  6. Serve with warm birria broth for dipping, topped with cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Make the sauce a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Ensure jackfruit is thoroughly drained before cooking to avoid sogginess. Adjust morita chiles based on spice preference.

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