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Unleash Flavor: The Ultimate Birria Enchiladas Recipe You Need to Try

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Delicious and hearty Birria Enchiladas filled with tender meat and rich flavors.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 enchiladas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or goat meat
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 dried ancho chilies
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (like mozzarella or Oaxaca)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into chunks and place in a pot with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
  2. Toast the dried chilies in a skillet until fragrant, then remove stems and seeds.
  3. Blend the toasted chilies with cumin, oregano, vinegar, and a cup of the cooking broth until smooth. Pour the sauce over the meat.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender.
  5. Shred the cooked meat and return it to the pot, mixing it with the sauce.
  6. Fry the corn tortillas lightly, fill each with meat mixture and cheese, then roll them up.
  7. Place rolled enchiladas in a baking dish, top with sauce and cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Quality ingredients enhance flavor.
  • Adjust the spice level by using different chilies.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg