Skip to main content
Navigation Menu

CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Quesatacos

This trendy Mexican birria taco gets Cheeto-fied for a quesa-taco that’s flamin’ hot in every bite.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 bag (8 ½ oz bag) CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks
  • 2 ½ lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into big chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 canned chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, diced
  • 3 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 corn tortillas (7 inches)
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup TOSTITOS® Nacho Cheese Dip, warmed according to package directions
  • 3/4 cup diced white onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • In large bowl, toss together beef, garlic, chipotles, adobo sauce, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon until coated.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In small bowl, lightly crush CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks.
  • 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.
  • 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®.
  • Transfer quesatacos to serving plate. Garnish with remaining onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, remaining CHEETOS® and broth for dipping.