CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Quesatacos
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Prep Time:
20 min
Cook Time:
60 min
Total Time:
80 min
Servings:
6
This trendy Mexican birria taco gets Cheeto-fied for a quesa-taco that’s flamin’ hot in every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step
1
In large bowl, toss together beef, garlic, chipotles, adobo sauce, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon until coated.
Step
2
Add marinated beef and marinade mixture to inner pot of Instant Pot. Add bay leaves, yellow onion and tomato paste. Pour in broth and stir to combine.
Step
3
Close and lock the lid. Cook on High Pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 45 minutes or until beef is very tender. Naturally release the pressure; remove the lid.
Step
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to clean large bowl and shred with 2 forks. Cover with foil to keep warm. Discard remaining solids from Instant Pot.
Step
5
In small bowl, lightly crush CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks.
Step
6
In large cast-iron skillet set over medium heat, working in batches to avoid crowding, brush tortillas lightly with stewing broth and transfer to hot skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Using metal spatula, flip tortillas and sprinkle each with 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tortilla is crispy and cheese is starting to melt.
Step
7
Top with 2 or 3 tbsp beef, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp nacho cheese sauce, 2 tsp diced white onion and 1 tbsp CHEETOS®. Fold tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas, remaining beef mixture, remaining nacho cheese sauce, more diced white onion and more CHEETOS®.
Step
8
Transfer quesatacos to serving plate. Garnish with remaining onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, remaining CHEETOS® and broth for dipping.
Tips & Tricks
Substitute Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella, cheddar or Mexican cheese blend.
Alternatively, cook beef mixture in slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours or until tender, or cook in covered Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-low for 4 to 6 hours or until tender.
For easy birria and broth, use leftover roast beef, steak or store-bought brisket instead of beef chuck roast. Prepare broth with marinade and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil and simmer with chopped cooked beef for 20 to 30 minutes or until flavors marry and beef is tender.
