Birria Quesadillas
Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade birria quesadillas, a perfect fusion of tender, slow-cooked beef and gooey Oaxaca cheese, all encased in a crispy tortilla. These quesadillas are not only quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes—but they also bring a burst of flavor that makes them ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer or a hearty main dish, their customizable nature allows you to cater to everyone’s taste preferences. Pair them with fresh salsa or creamy guacamole for a complete meal experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup birria broth
- 3/4 cup Oaxaca cheese
- 3/4 cup cooked beef
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter; once melted, dip one tortilla into the birria broth and place it in the skillet.
- Sprinkle half of the Oaxaca cheese on the tortilla, followed by half of the beef and half of the jalapeño slices.
- Fold the tortilla in half when cheese begins to melt and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the second tortilla and enjoy warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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