Description
Birria Enchiladas are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender meat wrapped in corn tortillas, smothered in a rich birria sauce, and baked to perfection. These enchiladas are topped with cheese and served with traditional garnishes for a truly authentic experience.
Ingredients
For 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 Enchiladas:
- Corn tortillas
- Cheese (queso fresco or Oaxaca cheese)
For Garnish and Serving:
- Onion, finely chopped
- Cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Crafting the Birria Filling: Start by toasting the dried guajillo and ancho chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove the stems and seeds, soak in hot water, and blend with garlic, oregano, cumin, and water to create a marinade. Slow-cook the meat in this marinade until tender.
- Assembling the Enchiladas: Preheat oven. Soften tortillas, dip in birria broth, fill with shredded meat, cheese, and roll up.
- Baking to Perfection: Place rolled enchiladas in a baking dish, pour birria broth over them, top with cheese, and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Toppings and Garnishes: Serve with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Substitute chicken or vegetables for a different filling.
- Adjust spice level by modifying the amount of dried chilies in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Birria Enchiladas, Mexican Enchiladas, Birria Recipe, Enchiladas Recipe
