Experience a twist on authentic Mexican cuisine with this Birria Quesadilla recipe. Juicy, flavorful layers of cheese and rich beef birria encased in a perfectly fried tortilla promises a feast for your taste buds.
Turn the viral quesabirria recipe into your new favorite fully loaded snack – birria quesadilla! This fun spin on our favorite taco recipe is a great way to use leftover birria de res with lots of melty cheese for a fun family favorite dish.
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup birria beef
- ▢ 2 cups Birria consommé
- ▢ 8 tortillas
- ▢ 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- ▢ 1/4 cup Mined onion and fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Prep your work space by getting everything lined up to make this recipe smooth.
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Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
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One at a time, dunk the tortillas into the birria sauce, making sure to coat both sides and allowing the excess to drizzle off.
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Place the tortillas into the preheated pan and working quickly, sprinkle the cheese in an even layer of the tortilla.
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Then, add the beef in an even layer.
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Sprinkle a little of the onion cilantro mixture over the beef followed by another layer of cheese before topping it with another tortilla soaked in the consommé.
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Once the tortilla is golden brown and slightly crispy, 1 to 2 minutes, use a large flat spatula to flip.
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Fry the quesadilla until the cheese has melted and the bottom quesadilla is toasted.
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Carefully transfer the birria quesadillas to a cutting boar and slice it into wedges.
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Serve immediately with a ramekin of hot consommé for dunking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 4mg