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Ultimate Birria Enchiladas Recipe to Spice Up Your Dinner Night

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Learn how to make delicious Birria Enchiladas Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and stemmed
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, seeded and stemmed
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or queso fresco)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

If you’re feeling adventurous, substitute chicken for beef or use flour tortillas for a different texture. My abuela always taught me that cooking is about adapting and making each recipe your own.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking dish.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the guajillo and ancho chiles, onion, and garlic. Cook until the chiles are soft and the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the apple cider vinegar, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the beef to the pot, pour the sauce over it, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  7. Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and roll it up tightly. Place in the prepared baking dish, seam side down.
  8. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Remember, patience is key. As my abuela always said, “Good things come to those who wait,” and this dish is a testament to that truth.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International