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Birria Enchiladas

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🌶️ Enjoy the rich and spicy flavors of this Easy Beef Birria Enchiladas recipe, perfect for a comforting and hearty meal.
🔥 This recipe combines tender beef with a vibrant chipotle and chili sauce that will satisfy your craving for authentic Mexican cuisine.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 enchiladas 1x

Ingredients

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34 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo

1 Large White Onion (divided use)

45 Fresh Garlic cloves

1 teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder

1/2 teaspoon Guajillo Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Regular Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Cumin

2 teaspoons Mexican Oregano

1 teaspoon Black Pepper

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

2 tablespoons Lime Juice

2 cups Beef Broth

23 pounds Lean Beef Roast (Bottom Round, Sirloin, Arm, or Chuck)

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 bunch Cilantro

8 ounces Oaxaca or Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

2 tablespoons Arrowroot Powder

12 pieces Low-Carb Tortillas (6-inch fajita size)

Instructions

1-Creating birria enchiladas is a fun adventure that starts with preparing a flavorful sauce. Begin by blending the chipotle peppers, half the white onion, garlic, lime juice, all the chili powders, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and beef broth for about 10 seconds until smooth. This sauce forms the heart of the dish, infusing everything with that signature spicy richness many birria enchiladas fans adore.

2-Next, heat your pressure cooker on the sauté setting and trim the fat from the beef roast before cutting it into 4 pieces. Brown the beef in olive oil for 5-8 minutes per side to lock in those savory flavors, then turn off the heat. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, seal the lid, and cook on the pressure cook setting for 20 minutes per pound, followed by a natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes.

3-Preparing Toppings and Assembly: While the beef cooks, shred the cheese and chop the cilantro, and dice the remaining half of the onion for fresh toppings. Once the beef is done, shred it using forks and thicken the sauce by combining arrowroot powder with the hot sauce, then mix the shredded beef back into it. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13 baking dish with a bit of sauce.

4-Fill each low-carb tortilla with the saucy meat, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, cilantro, and onion if you like. Roll them up and place them seam-side down in the dish, arranging them in one layer. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and everything is bubbly. Serve hot with extra diced onion, chopped cilantro, and optional sour cream for a complete meal.

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Notes

🌶️ Reduce the spice level by using fewer chipotle peppers and less guajillo chili powder.
⏲️ Use a slow cooker to prepare the beef and sauce by cooking on low for 8 hours before assembling the enchiladas.
❄️ Store leftovers for 3-4 days and reheat well; extra sauce and beef can be used in quesabirria tacos or quesadillas.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking, Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada
  • Calories: 223
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg