Birria Quesadilla Recipe

Birria Quesadilla. This dish is a creative mash-up combining the rich flavors of birria, a spiced and stewed beef from Mexico, with the beloved quesadilla. It captures the essence of the mash-up trend, which is very popular in 2024, as people are increasingly enjoying fusion foods that combine elements of different cuisines​ (The Kitchn)​​ (The Kitchn)​.

Birria Quesadilla Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
2 dried guajillo chiles
2 dried ancho chiles
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
3 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
12 small tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (like Oaxaca or Monterey Jack)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Instructions:
Prepare the Birria: