Birria Quesadilla Recipe
Flour tortilla filled with birria and cheese, cilantro & onions. Served with rice, beans, & consome de birria (birria sauce).
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Birria Quesadilla
Method
Directions for Preparing Birria Quesadilla
- 1
Prepare the Rice and Beans
Cook rice according to package instructions and heat refried beans on the stove until warm. Season with salt to taste.
- 2
Assemble the Quesadilla
On one half of each flour tortilla, layer approximately 1/2 cup of shredded birria, followed by 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, a sprinkle of chopped onions, and cilantro. Fold the tortilla over to close.
- 3
Cook the Quesadilla
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or butter over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- 4
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with rice, refried beans, and consome de birria on the side for dipping.
