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Birria Tostada Stacks Recipe

Birria Tostada Stacks Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Birria Tostada Stacks, a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender shredded beef layered between crispy tostadas, topped with cheese, onions, cilantro, and a flavorful consommé. These stacks are bursting with savory flavors and are perfect for a festive dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Birria:

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 1 dried guajillo chili, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 dried ancho chili, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 small white onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

  • 8 tostada shells
  • 1 cup refried beans, warmed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Birria: Toast guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend with chipotle pepper, onion, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, cloves, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
  2. Cook the Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper, sear in a pot until browned, then add the blended sauce and remaining broth. Simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and shreds easily.
  3. Assemble the Stacks: Spread refried beans on a tostada, top with shredded birria, cheese, and repeat layering. Finish with more birria, onions, cilantro, and consommé. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can use a slow cooker or pressure cooker for making the birria for added convenience.
  • Store leftover meat and consommé separately to prevent the tostadas from becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stacked tostadas
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg