Birria Egg Rolls Recipe
house braised birria fresh Oaxaca cheese rolled tight and deep fried till golden brown.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Birria
In a large pot, add the beef chuck roast, dried guajillo peppers, dried ancho peppers, cumin, oregano, garlic cloves, onion, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
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- 3
Assemble the Egg Rolls
Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface. Place a generous amount of shredded birria and a piece of Oaxaca cheese in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal.
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Deep Fry the Egg Rolls
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the egg rolls in batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Serve
Serve the birria egg rolls hot with reserved broth or your favorite salsa for dipping.