Ingredients
– 2 lbs beef chuck roast (or lamb, if preferred)
– 4 dried guajillo chilies
– 2 dried ancho chilies
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups beef broth
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 tablespoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 8 corn or flour tortillas
– 2 cups shredded cheese (Oaxaca, mozzarella, or your choice)
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Making Birria Quesadillas involves a few key steps. Follow these instructions to create this amazing dish:
1. Prepare the Chilies: Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chilies. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
2. Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine soaked chilies, onion, garlic, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
3. Cook the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the beef and pour the blended sauce over it. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
4. Shred the Meat: Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot to soak up the sauce.
5. Assemble the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, add a layer of cheese, then a generous portion of shredded birria, and more cheese on top. Top with another tortilla.
6. Cook the Quesadilla: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
7. Garnish: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 quesadillas
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 25g