Birria Quesadillas

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the dough by mixing flour and avocado oil shortening.
  2. 2Add water and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  3. 3Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin circle.
  4. 4Cook the dough circles in a hot skillet until lightly browned on both sides.
  5. 5Finely chop onions and garlic.
  6. 6Cut the beef into small pieces and season with salt.
  7. 7Combine dried chilies, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a cheesecloth bag.
  8. 8In a pot, sauté the beef, then add onions and garlic until softened.
  9. 9Add the cheesecloth bag with spices, beef broth, and cook until the beef is tender.
  10. 10Remove the beef from the broth and shred it.
  11. 11Blend the cooking liquid until smooth.
  12. 12Assemble the quesadillas by layering cheese and shredded beef on a tortilla.
  13. 13Grill the quesadillas until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chosen Avocado Oil Shortening
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 lbs Beef
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Dried chilies
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp Clove
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 bottle Chosen Avocado Oil
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese

Equipment

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