Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Instructions
- In a heavy pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat and sear chunks of chuck roast or beef stew meat until browned on all sides, about 8–10 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium and add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the toasted and de-seeded dried chiles, Mexican oregano, bay leaves, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Pour in enough beef broth to cover the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes.
- Blend everything into a smooth sauce and return the seared meat to the pot. Pour the blended sauce over the meat, stir to combine, and simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm the tortillas in a skillet and dip them in the reserved consommé. Fill each tortilla with shredded birria meat, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining consommé over the enchiladas and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with fresh cilantro and diced red onion before serving hot.
Nutrition
Notes
Lightly frying the corn tortillas helps prevent cracking while rolling. You can prepare the birria a day ahead; just refrigerate it and reheat before assembling the enchiladas.
