Cheesy Birria Enchiladas (Printable Version)
Shredded birria beef and cheese wrapped in corn tortillas, baked with a tasty sauce and topped with fresh ingredients.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Broth and Meat
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Chunks of 900 grams beef chuck roast
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480 ml beef stock
→ Aromatics and Veggies
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Chopped large onion, 1
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4 minced garlic cloves
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Half a cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Half a cup red onion, chopped
→ Spices and Chiles
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2 dried guajillo chiles without seeds
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2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and stems out
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1 chipotle pepper packed in adobo
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp cumin ground
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Extras
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12 corn tortillas
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200 grams shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
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Lime wedges to serve
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Sprinkle salt and pepper on beef chunks. Brown them well on all sides in a big pot or Dutch oven. Take the meat out and keep it aside.
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Use the same pot to cook onion and garlic over medium heat until soft and smelling great. Pour in beef stock then add guajillo, ancho chiles, chipotle, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and paprika. Let it simmer gently.
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Put the browned beef back into the pot. Cover and cook on low for about 2 and a half to 3 hours until the meat is super tender and shreds easily.
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Take the meat out and shred it with two forks. Skim off any extra fat floating on top of the sauce.
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Quickly dip each corn tortilla in the sauce to soften them. Fill each with shredded beef and cheese. Roll them up tight and place them seam side down in your baking dish.
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Pour the leftover sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle more cheese on top. Bake in a 190°C oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese bubbles and melts.
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Top with chopped cilantro and red onion. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
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Want it spicier? Toss in more chipotle or some cayenne pepper. You can cook beef in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours if you like. Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa all go great with this.