Description
Experience a symphony of flavors with these Birria Quesadillas, where tender, slow-cooked beef meets melted cheese, all wrapped in crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these quesadillas are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Add a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro for the ultimate flavor boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 cups Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast. Season with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot pan until browned on all sides.
- Soak guajillo chiles in boiling water until softened. Blend with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and some soaking liquid until smooth.
- In a slow cooker or pot, combine seared meat with the blended sauce. Add water to cover slightly and simmer for about three hours until tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks once cooked.
- On a warm tortilla, layer shredded beef and plenty of cheese. Fold over and cook in a dry skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with cilantro and lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg