Birria Quesadillas
Delicious birria quesadillas filled with rich, tender meat and melted cheese, perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups birria meat (beef or goat)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Oaxaca or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- Salsa for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the birria meat by cooking it with spices until tender and shredding it.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly toast one side of a tortilla.
- Fill the quesadilla with a portion of the birria meat, cheese, cilantro, and onions.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese melts and it’s golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve with fresh salsa and lime wedges.
Notes
For maximum flavor, ensure the meat is well-seasoned and do not overcrowd the skillet while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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