When you are certain the result is going to be amazing,  you don’t mind sweating over it a little, right? These Birria quesadillas may hardly take 15 minutes but require Birria beef or goat already prepared which might be quite laborious but it’s worth it. 

These Quesabirria tacos are a delectable blend of birria tacos and quesadillas and are usually made up of leftover birria. You will adore this recipe due to the complex flavor infused with Pepper, herbs, and spices which not only make it a good dipping sauce but a consomé too. 

Traditionally Birria is made using goat meat, but with revolution, people might prefer using chuck roast as the rich amount of fat makes a tender shredded meat, but the flavor originally comes from the sauce which might sound daunting but it’s easier than you may realize. 

The cinnamon, bay leaves, and other dried herbs give depth to its flavor profile. With a dash of lime, you can make this recipe bursting with flavor. 

Stay here with me to know how I make these Birria Quesadillas, some variations you can bring into this recipe, prominent ingredients profile, and some storage tips. 

What Is Birria Quesadillas?

What are these quesadillas made up of? The Birria quesadillas are known to be different because they are composed of Birria meat. This typical Mexican delicacy is prepared in a stew with goat meat. Doesn’t matter, if you are in favor of using any other meat though, as each region has some variations and preparation methods for this recipe on its sleeves. 

But traditionally it’s made using goat meat and cooked low and slow in a big pot, yes the speciality of Central Mexico with all of its charm. 

To name these quesadillas, you require tortillas (I’m using low-carb tortillas here, yes yes I’m a fitness freak sometimes!), cheese, and  I love making a big batch so it doesn’t end soon, all thanks to my big family who devour pretty everything right after I pull the skillet off from the stove.

To top it all off, some sliced mushrooms and taste get OH MY GOD. I’m pretty biased towards meat recipes, and this one got a piece of my heart with its perfect taste and rich flavor. How does it sound to you, though? 

Why You Will Love Birria Quesadillas? 

There are several reasons why I love this recipe besides its perfect flavor, like how convenient it is to make it with only a few ingredients.  

Quick & Convenient: Gone are the days of cooking meat for hours, as the birria meat is already done, the recipe will be at your table within 10 minutes. No taxing cooking and stuff like that, just devour it wholly with its simple yet quick recipe. 

Versatility: One thing that I love the most about it is that it’s not a stringent recipe that can only be served at festivities.  You can adorn your table with these birria quesadillas for a quick lunch or I know it sounds excellent for a delicious dinner when guests are over or when it’s an intimate time with your loved one. 

Customization: Yes you guessed right, you no longer need to stick to the original topping. Be creative and use as many toppings or blends as you want in this recipe. You can choose your favourite cheese or if you want some heat, you can adjust the spices too as per your preferences.  

You can even use leftover birria quesadillas in several recipes, so these don’t get stale if you can’t devour them at once, enough to make them a favorite!

Ingredients Needed In Birria Quesadillas

Ingredients make the dish noteworthy, so make sure you are using high-quality ingredients in accurate measurements.

Birria Meat: The birria meat can be made up of either beef or goat. How to make it though? It’s rather simple as you just need to mix goat’s lean-cut roast, bay leaves, cumin, apple cider vinegar, chilies, oregano, tomatoes, and broth. This broth is usually infused into quesadillas as used as birria sauce to drip over the quesadillas. 

Cheese: I prefer using Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese, but it’s difficult to get your hands on it. So you can go for Jack Monterey, Pepperjack, or mozzarella cheese. Shred the cheese, so it melts evenly and deliciously all over your birria quesadillas.

Wholewheat Tortillas: You might have heard about corn tortillas but I prefer whole wheat tortilla wraps because they are comparatively durable and pliable so they don’t break during cooking or toasting.

Butter: To get the crisp texture, you need to pan-fry the tortillas with butter.

Jalapeno Peppers: You have to deseed the jalapenos if the spices become too much and thinly slice them for the high notch of heat.

Garnishing: Top up the birria quesadillas with coriander,  cilantro, and lime as it gives a nice appearance. 

Variations You Can Bring Into Birria Quesadillas

You can alter the recipe to align with your preferences and trust me it will still come out delicious. Here are my favorite variations which I usually incorporate into Birria Quesadillas: 

Remove Jalapeno Pepper Seeds: You don’t like extra heat by the jalapenos? It’s alright, just deseed the jalapeno pepper and it makes superb quesadillas with pretty much less spices. 

Press Down For Crispness: Are you a sucker for a properly cooked and crusty crust? Here’s your cue to gently press down the birria quesadillas on both sides via a spatula and it makes the broth-soaked tortillas crisp up. 

Alter the Meat Source: Bid Farewell to roasted beef, as we have got many options on our sleeves, choose goat or lamb shoulder to make birria. You can even go with carnitas for a Mexican touch. 

Go For Larger Tortillas: Using larger tortillas is a better option for birria quesadillas because birria meat is known to be drier and juicy, so use a larger size which we can fill up more with comparatively less mess. 

Bring Up More Veggies: Make your quesadillas ravishing by adding more vegetables in almost every color like roasted corn, bell peppers, and mushrooms to give a nice crunch and an aesthetic color. 

How To Store Birria Quesadillas?

• Leftover birria Quesadillas? No worries, it’s easier to store by cooling them sufficiently and keeping them in an airtight container and these will stay fresh for a maximum of 5 days. 

• Unlike other Quesadillas,  birria Quesadillas can be frozen. Wrap them in airtight ziplock bags, then put in the freezer and you can relish them for 3 months.

• You can easily reheat them after storage, but I’ll recommend you to either pan-fry them or put them in the oven as keeping them in the microwave will make it soggy. 

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