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Birria Enchiladas Recipe

Birria Enchiladas Recipe
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Birria Enchiladas are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender, shredded beef or goat meat wrapped in corn tortillas, bathed in a rich birria broth, and baked with cheese until gooey and bubbly. Garnished with onion, cilantro, and lime, these enchiladas offer a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

For the Birria Filling:

  • Beef or goat meat, preferably chuck or shank
  • Dried guajillo chilies
  • Dried ancho chilies
  • Garlic cloves
  • Mexican oregano
  • Ground cumin
  • Bay leaves

For Assembling the Enchiladas:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Cheese (queso fresco or Oaxaca cheese)

For Garnish and Serving:

  • Onion, finely chopped
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Crafting the Birria Filling – Start by toasting the dried guajillo and ancho chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove the stems and seeds from the chilies and soak them in hot water to soften. In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, garlic, Mexican oregano, ground cumin, and a touch of water. Blend until you have a smooth and vibrant birria marinade. Place the beef or goat meat in a slow cooker, pour the birria marinade over it, add bay leaves and enough water to cover the meat, then slow-cook until tender and easily shreds.
  2. Assembling the Enchiladas – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Warm the corn tortillas slightly, dip each into the birria broth to soften and enhance flavor. Place shredded birria meat onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll them up tightly.
  3. Baking to Perfection – Arrange rolled enchiladas in a baking dish, ladle birria broth over them, top with cheese, and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
  • Substitute chicken or vegetables for meat if desired.
  • Adjust spice level by varying the amount of dried chilies in the marinade.

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