Birria Quesadillas

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Make the dough using avocado oil shortening, flour and water.
  2. 2Divide the dough in small pieces, roll and cook each piece in a pan.
  3. 3Chop the onion and garlic.
  4. 4Cut the beef in small cubes.
  5. 5Season the beef with salt.
  6. 6Prepare a mix of ancho chilis, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
  7. 7Toast the spices in a pan.
  8. 8Sear the beef in avocado oil and set aside.
  9. 9Sauté the onion and garlic in the same pot.
  10. 10Add beef broth, salt and the toasted spices. Then add the beef back to the pot.
  11. 11Add the chilis. Then blend the sauce and add it back to the pot.
  12. 12Shred the beef and add the cheese to the tortillas.
  13. 13Assemble and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Shortening
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 lb cooked beef
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole ancho chilis
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2 medium cinnamon sticks
  • 2 medium bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp Chosen Foods Avocado Oil
  • 1 cup beef broth

Equipment

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