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Birria Enchiladas Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Birria Enchiladas are a delicious twist on the traditional birria stew, combining tender beef in a flavorful chili sauce with gooey cheese and warm tortillas. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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For the Birria:

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 dried guajillo chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
  • 5 dried ancho chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
  • 5 dried chiles de árbol, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2-inch Mexican cinnamon stick
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

For the Enchiladas:

  • 16 tortillas (flour or corn)
  • 2 cups cooked white or Mexican rice
  • 3 cups Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese, shredded
  • Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, Cotija cheese, lime wedges, pickled or raw onion

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Birria: Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sear the beef until browned. In a blender, combine chiles, tomatoes, onion, cinnamon, bay leaves, peppercorns, broth, vinegars, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, and coriander. Blend until smooth. Pour the sauce over the beef and simmer until the meat is tender.
  2. Assemble the Enchiladas: Preheat the oven. Fill each tortilla with beef, rice, and cheese. Roll them up and place in a baking dish. Pour extra birria sauce over the enchiladas and top with more cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • You can customize the level of spice by adjusting the amount of chiles used.
  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg