🌮🔥 How to Make Birria Quesadillas: The Ultimate Recipe Guide

Learn how to make the best birria quesadillas at home 🌮🧀 with this step-by-step guide. Includes a rich birria recipe, cheesy quesadilla technique, and expert cooking tips!

❓ What Are Birria Quesadillas?

Birria quesadillas are the perfect fusion of tender, juicy Mexican beef birria and crispy, cheesy quesadillas 🤤. Made with slow-stewed beef, melted cheese, and tortillas dipped in rich consommé, this dish is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser—perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day you’re craving serious comfort food 🌮🧄🌶️.

🌟 Why You'll Love This Birria Quesadilla Recipe

✅ Authentic, bold birria flavor
✅ Melted cheese + crispy tortilla = next-level quesadilla
✅ Great way to use leftover birria
✅ Freezer-friendly & meal-prep approved
✅ Pairs perfectly with consommé for dipping 🫕

🛒 Ingredients for Birria Quesadillas

The BIRRIA BOMB

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🍖 For the Birria:

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs 🥩

• 4 dried guajillo chiles 🌶️

• 3 dried ancho chiles

• 2 dried pasilla chiles (optional)

• 4 cups beef broth 🥣

• 1 white onion (halved) 🧅

• 6 garlic cloves 🧄

• 2 bay leaves 🍃

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp Mexican oregano

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tbsp white vinegar

• Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

🌮 For the Quesadillas:

• Corn or flour tortillas 🌯

• 2–3 cups shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese 🧀

• Chopped cilantro 🌿

• Diced onion (optional)

• Lime wedges for serving 🍋

🍲 Step-by-Step: How to Make Birria

1️⃣ Soften the Chiles

• Remove stems & seeds from the dried chiles.

• Toast them in a dry skillet for 1–2 mins until fragrant. 🔥

• Soak in hot water for 15–20 mins until soft.

2️⃣ Blend the Sauce

• Add softened chiles, onion, garlic, vinegar, spices, and 1 cup broth to a blender.

• Blend until smooth and rich in color. 🛢️

3️⃣ Cook the Birria

• Sear beef in a large pot or Dutch oven.

• Pour in the chile sauce + remaining broth. Add bay leaves.

• Simmer for 3–4 hours or pressure cook for 1 hour.

• Shred the beef once tender and save the consommé for dipping. 🥄

🧀🔥 How to Make Birria Quesadillas

1️⃣ Dip & Toast

• Dip one side of your tortilla into the birria consommé 🫕

• Place dipped side down on a hot skillet or griddle.

2️⃣ Add the Fillings

• Sprinkle cheese generously over the tortilla 🧀

• Add shredded birria meat on top

• Optional: Add diced onion & chopped cilantro 🌿

3️⃣ Fold & Cook

• Fold tortilla in half like a taco 🌮

• Cook until golden brown & cheese is melted (2–3 mins per side)

4️⃣ Serve with Consommé

• Serve hot with a bowl of warm consommé on the side for dipping 🥣

• Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro if desired 🍋

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Garnish with onion & cilantro 🌿🧅

• Serve with rice, beans, or elote (Mexican street corn) 🌽

• Add a side of salsa roja or salsa verde for a kick 🌶️

❄️ Storage & Reheating Tips

📦 Store birria meat in the fridge (airtight container) for up to 5 days.
❄️ Freeze in portions with consommé for up to 3 months.
🔥 Reheat in a skillet for best texture or microwave if needed.

📌 Final Tips for the Best Birria Quesadillas

• Use Oaxaca cheese for extra stretch 🧀

• Let the tortillas crisp up in their own fat or a bit of oil

• Always dip the tortilla in consommé before frying! 🔥

• Make extra consommé—it’s that good 🤤

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