Birria Quesadillas

Birria quesadillas are a delicious and savory Mexican dish that combines the rich flavors of birria with the gooey goodness of melted cheese. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests with a unique and flavorful dish.

Birria Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the beef chuck roast, onion, garlic, dried guajillo chilies, dried ancho chilies, cinnamon stick, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  2. Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Strain the remaining liquid and reserve it for dipping.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a layer of Oaxaca cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add a generous portion of the shredded beef on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
  4. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef.
  6. Serve the birria quesadillas hot, with the reserved cooking liquid for dipping.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Strainer Cooking utensils

Tools

Forks Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the birria quesadillas with a side of Mexican rice and a fresh salsa for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra kick of flavor, add a slice of jalapeño to the quesadilla before folding and cooking.

Cost

$25