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Authentic birria quesadillas with crispy tortillas, tender birria meat, melted cheese, and dipping sauces, showcasing traditional Mexican cuisine.
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Birria Quesadillas

Learn how to make authentic birria quesadillas with tender birria meat, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for taco night or a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 39 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Beef shank or goat meat For slow cooking.
  • 2 cups Broth Use beef or chicken stock.
  • 3 Guajillo chilies For the birria sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Cumin Adds a warm, earthy flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 8 Corn tortillas For assembling the quesadillas
  • 2 cups Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese For a gooey, melted texture.

Equipment

  • Skillet or Frying Pan For frying the quesadillas until crispy.
  • Blender For blending the birria sauce
  • Comal or Griddle To warm tortillas and toast spices.

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Toast the dried chilies on a skillet and soak them in hot water until soft.
  2. Step 2: Blend the chilies with tomatoes, garlic, and spices to create a rich birria sauce.
  3. Step 3: Sear the meat in a hot skillet and then slow-cook it in the sauce for 3–4 hours.
  4. Step 4: Shred the cooked meat and set aside.
  5. Step 5: Heat the tortillas on a comal or griddle. Add shredded birria meat and cheese, fold, and cook until golden and crispy.
  6. Step 6: Serve with the birria sauce for dipping.