Description
Birria Grilled Cheese Dippers are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas filled with tender spiced meat and gooey cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these dippers are served with a rich birria broth for dipping. Experience a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds celebrating every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck (or lamb), cut into chunks
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 cup Oaxaca cheese (or Monterey Jack), shredded
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups birria broth (made from spices, tomatoes, and aromatics)
- 2 lime wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Season beef chuck with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Sear in a pot until browned.
- Add diced onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Incorporate tomatoes and spices.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 3 hours until tender.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet; layer cheese and shredded beef on half of each tortilla. Fold over to create pockets.
- Grill in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with warm birria broth on the side for dipping, garnished with cilantro and lime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the meat marinate overnight. Experiment with different cheeses or add jalapeños for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.