Description

Indulge in a culinary delight with these Birria Tostada Stacks, featuring crispy tortillas layered with tender, flavorful birria. Each bite bursts with savory juices and spices, making them the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to customize and visually stunning, this dish is guaranteed to impress family and friends. Experience the joy of sharing these stacks at your next taco night or cozy dinner!

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck (or goat)
8 corn tortillas
1 cup Oaxaca cheese (shredded)
1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 limes (juiced)
4 cups birria broth
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
salt & pepper to taste
Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

Marinate beef in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper overnight.
Slow-cook marinated meat on low heat for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
Once cooked, shred the meat using two forks.
In a skillet, heat oil and fry each tortilla until golden and crispy.
Assemble stacks by layering one tortilla with shredded meat, cheese, another tortilla, and repeat until three layers are formed.
Top with chopped onions and cilantro; serve with birria broth on the side for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stack (250g)
Calories: 610
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute beef with lamb or chicken if preferred. Add extra toppings like avocado or pickled onions for added flavor. Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of chili powder.