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Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria (Jalisco Style)

Heavenly Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria Jalisco Style

Delicious Vegan Birria Tacos and Quesabirria capturing the essence of Jalisco with savory mushrooms and jackfruit.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Young green jackfruit drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Shredded oyster mushrooms
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh, whole
For the Sauce
  • 4 medium Roma tomatoes roasted
  • 2 each Chile Ancho, Guajillo, Pasilla, Morita adjust for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (Allspice, Peppercorns, Cloves, Cumin, Ceylon Cinnamon) mixed
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs (Marjoram, Thyme, Oregano) mixed
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
For Assembly
  • 8 each Corn tortillas fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth adjust for brothiness
  • 1 cup Vegan cheese optional for quesabirrias

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • griddle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Drain and rinse the jackfruit, combine with chopped onion and bay leaf in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast the dried chiles in a skillet for 3 minutes. Soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  3. Roast the Roma tomatoes, onion, and garlic until charred.
  4. Blend the soaked chiles, roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, spices, herbs, and vinegar until smooth.
  5. Sauté oysters mushrooms in oil until golden, then add jackfruit and sauté for another 5 minutes. Stir in the sauce and simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Warm corn tortillas, fill them with jackfruit mixture, and top with onion and cilantro. Serve with broth for dipping.
  7. For quesabirrias, dip tortillas in broth, fill with cheese and filling, fold, and grill until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze filling and tortillas separately for up to 6 months.

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