Description
Birria Enchiladas are a mouthwatering Mexican dish featuring tender, flavorful beef birria wrapped in corn tortillas, topped with melted cheese, and baked to perfection. This recipe combines the rich, slow-cooked birria with the classic enchilada style, resulting in a dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Birria:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Enchiladas:
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Birria:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the beef chunks, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Pour in the beef broth.
- In a separate saucepan, add the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and let them soak for about 15 minutes until they soften.
- Transfer the softened chiles, chipotle pepper, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, and paprika to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended sauce into the pot with the beef. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Assemble the Enchiladas:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded birria beef and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining birria sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle with more cheese.
Bake the Enchiladas:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Garnish the enchiladas with chopped fresh cilantro and red onion.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy your delicious Birria Enchiladas!
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the filling.
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g