Birria Enchiladas
Birria Enchiladas are flavorful Mexican tortillas filled with savory stewed beef, topped with rich consommé and melted cheese for an irresistible meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 dried pasilla chile, stemmed and seeded
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 white onion, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh cilantro and chopped onions for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toast dried chiles lightly in a skillet until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend chiles with garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, and some soaking liquid until smooth.
- Season beef chuck with salt and pepper, then place in a pot with bay leaves and the chile sauce. Add beef broth to cover the meat.
- Simmer covered for 3 hours or until beef is tender and shreds easily. Remove meat and shred it.
- Strain broth to remove solids and set aside as consommé.
- Dip each tortilla into the consommé, fill with shredded beef and cheese, then roll up.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry each enchilada until cheese melts and tortillas are slightly crisp.
- Serve enchiladas topped with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and a side of consommé with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of freshly made pickled jalapeños or a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the dish.
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