Quesa-birria Recipe
A savory and spicy spin on the traditional quesadilla, filled with cheese and packed with tender barbacoa, served with a side of barbacoa broth for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Quesa-Birria Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Barbacoa
If you haven't done so already, prepare the barbacoa beef by slow-cooking it with spices until tender. Shred the beef and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Heat the Tortillas
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a generous amount of Oaxaca cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add a portion of shredded barbacoa beef on top of the cheese.
- 4
Cook the Quesa-Birria
Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Quesa-Birria hot, garnished with chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side. Provide a small bowl of barbacoa broth for dipping.
