Description
Birria enchiladas blend Mexican culinary traditions with rich, spicy flavors that promise comfort and satisfaction. Succulent slow-cooked beef, tender tortillas, and melted cheese create an irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups birria stew meat
Cheese:
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 – 1 cups shredded double cheddar cheese
Base and Cooking Ingredients:
- 12 corn tortillas
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 1 batch of homemade enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat to approximately 350°F (175°C), creating a golden preparation surface for the tortillas.
- Quickly immerse each tortilla into the hot oil for 5-8 seconds on each side, ensuring a light crisp texture without excessive browning. Transfer fried tortillas onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish by spreading half of the enchilada sauce across the bottom to create a flavorful base.
- Distribute tender birria meat evenly across each tortilla, followed by a generous sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese. Carefully roll each tortilla into a compact cylinder, positioning them seam-side down within the sauce-lined baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage. Generously top with shredded double cheddar cheese for a rich, melted finish.
- Cover the baking dish with oil-sprayed aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that prevents moisture loss and promotes even heating.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, maintaining a consistent temperature. Remove the foil during the final 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and develop a golden, slightly crispy surface.
Notes
- Prep the tortillas by briefly frying them in hot oil to enhance flavor and prevent soggy enchiladas.
- Choose high-quality, tender birria meat for the most authentic and delicious filling.
- Layering enchilada sauce on the bottom and top ensures rich, saucy flavor throughout the dish.
- Double-cheese combination adds depth and creates a creamy, melty texture when baked.
- Cover with oiled foil during initial baking to prevent drying out and maintain moisture.
- Final uncovered baking creates a perfectly golden, crispy cheese topping that’s irresistibly appetizing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg