The WW Homemade Quesabirrias is a tasty meal and has 280-360 kcal per serving. This dish takes 3 hours and thirty minutes to prepare. Serve this meal at holidays, feasts, get-togethers, functions, lunches, events, festivals, dinners, or celebrations. It contains extra-lean beef, dried guajillo chilies, dried ancho chilies, dried pasilla chili, tomatoes, white onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, dried oregano, cloves, cumin, black peppercorns, apple cider vinegar, low-sodium beef broth, salt, low-calorie corn tortillas, reduced-fat mozzarella, fat-free consommé, cilantro, lime wedges, & salsa. We may pair this meal with light cabbage slaw, Mexican rice, pickled onions, cucumber salad, unsweetened iced tea, grilled vegetables, or lemon water. You may keep these WW Homemade Quesabirrias for four days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total time: 3.5 hours
- Course: Main
- Diet: WW
- Serving size: 2 quesabirrias & consommé
- Cooking time: 3 hours
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Calories: 280–360 kcal
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Large pot
- Blender
- Fine strainer
- Non-stick skillet
- Tongs
- Forks
INGREDIENTS:
BIRRIA BEEF & CONSOMME:
- One kg extra-lean beef
- 5 dried guajillo chilies
- Two dried ancho chilies
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- Half white onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- Two bay leaves
- 1 dried pasilla chili
- 2 cloves
- Half tsp cumin
- 4 black peppercorns
- Two tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 liters low-sodium beef broth
- Salt to taste
QUESABIRRIAS:
- 12 small low-calorie corn tortillas
- 100–150 g reduced-fat mozzarella
- Shredded birria beef
- Fat-free consommé
- Half white onion
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Salsa
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EXTRA-LEAN BEEF:
- This is the main component that slow-cooks the chili broth and absorbs flavors. It includes a structure to the dish. You may use chicken breast, turkey breast, or beef shank as per your preference.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
- It includes brightness to the dish. Vinegar maintains the earthy and fatty tastes in the broth. You may utilize white vinegar as a substitute.
CUMIN:
- Cumin gives warmth and a nutty taste to the meal. Use smoked paprika as per your choice.
LOW-SODIUM BEEF BROTH:
- Broth acts as the basic cooking liquid in the recipe. It is the base of the consomme that includes savory depth. You may use chicken broth as another idea.
CORN TORTILLAS:
- It makes the crispy taco shells after dipping in the consomme. Use low-carb tortillas if not adding corn tortillas.
REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA:
- It includes a light melt to the dish. Cheese binds the tacos from the inside and includes creaminess. Light cheddar is a good substitute as well.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, take out the seeds and stems of all dried chillies and toast them for a few seconds in a pan.
- Then soak the chilies in the hot water for fifteen minutes.
- Roast tomatoes, garlic, and onion, and blend them with soaked chillies, vinegar, salt, spices, & 1 cup broth to make a smooth base.
- Include beef, low-sodium beef broth, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and pour sauce into the pot.
- Simmer the ingredients on low flame for three hours.
- Take out the beef to shred and add it again to the broth.
- Remove the fat from the consomme and warm tortillas in the pan.
- Then, dip the tortillas in fat-free consomme and fill with beef, cheese, onion, and cilantro.
- Lastly, cook the tortillas for three minutes on each side & serve with consomme, salsa, and lime wedges.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
- Sparkling water with lime
- Unsweetened iced tea
- Lemon or lime water
- Cucumber-infused water
TOPPINGS:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Chopped onions
- Jalapeño slices
- Low-sugar hot sauce
LIGHT SIDES:
- Cabbage slaw
- Cucumber salad
- Tomato and onion salad
- Grilled zucchini
- Steamed broccoli
- Mixed green salad
TRADITIONAL SIDES:
- Mexican rice
- Refried beans
- Pickled onions
- Tomato sauce
TIPS:
- Use extra-lean beef for lower points in the dish.
- Avoid overfilling tacos so they do not break.
- Keep cheese minimal to maintain WW points.
- A non-stick pan will eliminate the need for oil.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the beef and consomme in separate boxes for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze the dish for 90 days.
FAQs:
Is chicken a good alternative to beef?
- Yes, it will reduce points and cooking time as well.
Why do we remove fat from broth?
- It makes the recipe lower in points and calories.
Can I bake the recipe instead of air-frying?
- Yes, if you want a less crispy texture.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 280–360 kcal
Net carbs: 18–24 g
Iron: 3–5 grams
Total carbs: 20–26 g
Vitamin A: 450–700 µg
Fiber: 3–5 grams
Calcium: 180–300 g
Protein: 28–36 grams
Iron: 3–5 g
Sodium: 600–900 grams
Potassium: 500–750 g
WW POINTS: 5 points