Description

Bring bold flavor to your dinner table with these Birria Enchiladas. A perfect blend of tender slow-cooked beef, earthy spices, and warm tortillas all finished with bubbling cheese makes this dish a Tex-Mex favorite. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner, hearty food idea, or craveable comfort meal, these enchiladas deliver.

The rich birria consomé, laced with guajillo and ancho chiles, adds a smoky depth to every bite. Perfect for those seeking a satisfying twist on traditional Mexican classics, this recipe also makes a great make-ahead dinner or crowd-pleasing meal for gatherings.

Ingredients

For the Birria Beef:

2 lbs beef chuck roast

3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded

2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded

1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

1 tbsp adobo sauce

4 garlic cloves

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1 tbsp white vinegar

2 cups beef broth

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Enchiladas:

12 small corn tortillas

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

1/2 cup finely diced red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup reserved birria consomé

Oil for frying tortillas (optional)

Instructions

Toast and soak the chiles: Toast guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry pan until fragrant. Soak in hot water 15 minutes.
Make the sauce: Blend softened chiles with chipotle, adobo, garlic, spices, vinegar, and broth until smooth.
Cook the beef: Season roast with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker or Dutch oven, cover with sauce. Cook on low 8 hrs or in oven at 325°F for 3-4 hrs.
Shred and reserve consomé: Shred cooked beef. Reserve 1 cup broth (strain if needed).
Prepare tortillas: Lightly fry tortillas (optional) for easier rolling.
Assemble: Preheat oven to 375°F. Dip tortillas in consomé, fill with beef and cheese, roll, and place seam-side down in baking dish.
Bake: Top with more consomé and cheese. Bake 20 minutes until bubbling.
Garnish: Serve with red onion, cilantro, and optional crema or lime juice.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker) or 3-4 hours (oven)
Category: Dinner