Crispy Birria Quesadilla

Juicy beef, melted cheese, crispy tortilla, dipped in consomme.

This crispy birria quesadilla takes juicy shredded beef and melted Oaxaca cheese, folds them into a flour tortilla, and griddles it until golden and crunchy. The warm consomme on the side is what makes it special: dip, bite, repeat. It is a fast, satisfying way to use up leftover birria and please a hungry crowd.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded birria beef
• 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, shredded
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup birria consomme
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• chopped cilantro and diced onion

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Place tortilla, sprinkle cheese on half, add beef, fold.
3. Cook until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
5. Serve hot with warm consomme for dipping.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 611 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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