Birria Quesadillas
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5
8 reviews
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Birria Quesadillas
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Birria Quesadillas are made with flour tortillas coated in the juice from slow-cooked meat and filled with tender shredded beef, cheese, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded beef juice, warmed (this is the juice that is with the meat when you make it), divided
- 4 large flour tortillas 10 inches each
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
- 2 cups beef divided, shredded
- 1 medium onion diced, divided, white
- ¼ cup cilantro divided, freshly chopped
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced, divided
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Coat the pan with ¼ cup shredded beef juice, reserving the rest for dipping.
- Once hot, add one flour tortilla to the skillet, flipping it over to cover both sides with the sauce.
- Top one side of the tortilla with ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese, ½ cup of shredded beef, 2 tablespoons onion, about 1 tablespoon cilantro, and ½ tablespoon jalapeno peppers.
- Fold the tortilla in half. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a total of 4 quesadillas.
- Slice each quesadilla into 3-4 wedges. Serve with extra shredded beef juice for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Recipe for Lazy Man's Birria (called Shredded Beef) It's quite easy to make and perfect in these quesadillas.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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