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Birria Enchiladas

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Delicious birria enchiladas recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Birria meat, shredded: 2 cups
  • Corn tortillas: 12
  • Oaxaca cheese, shredded: 2 cups
  • Birria consommé: 4 cups
  • Red onion, finely chopped: 1/2 cup
  • Cilantro, chopped: 1/4 cup
  • Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup
  • Queso Fresco, crumbled: 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla in the birria consommé, ensuring it's well coated.
  2. Step 2: Place the dipped tortilla in the hot skillet and cook for a few seconds per side until slightly softened.
  3. Step 3: Remove the tortilla from the skillet and place it on a plate. Fill each tortilla with shredded birria meat and Oaxaca cheese.
  4. Step 4: Roll up the filled tortillas tightly and place them seam-down in a baking dish.
  5. Step 5: Pour remaining birria consommé over the enchiladas in the baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with chopped red onion, cilantro, and crumbled Queso Fresco before serving. Serve with extra consommé for dipping.

Notes

  • Store leftover enchiladas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For best results, gently reheat enchiladas in the oven covered with foil to prevent drying out, or microwave in 30-second intervals.
  • Serve these enchiladas family-style with all the toppings on the side so everyone can customize their plate with their preferred amount of onion, cilantro and queso.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas to prevent them from tearing while rolling; a generous but controlled amount of birria and cheese is key.
  • Author: Kelli Rivers
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American