Description
Learn how to make delicious Birria Enchiladas with this easy-to-follow recipe. These flavorful enchiladas are filled with tender birria beef, cheese, and traditional Mexican spices, then fried to golden perfection. Serve with a side of consommé and your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Birria Beef:
- 3 cups cooked birria beef, shredded
Enchiladas:
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups birria consommé or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- vegetable oil for frying
- lime wedges, for serving
- sour cream or Mexican crema (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortillas: Heat the birria consommé or beef broth and dip each tortilla to soften.
- Fill and Roll: Place beef and cheese on tortillas, then roll tightly.
- Fry the Enchiladas: Fry in oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Top with onion, cilantro, and lime. Serve with consommé and optional cream.
Notes
- If birria beef is unavailable, use seasoned slow-cooked beef stew meat.
- For more flavor, double-dip tortillas before frying.
- Enchiladas can be baked for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
