Name: Birria Enchiladas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded birria beef; 2.5 cups birria sauce or consommé; 12 corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup white onion (finely diced); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

If you love birria tacos, get ready to fall hard for Birria Enchiladas. This dish takes everything irresistible about birria—slow-cooked, deeply seasoned beef and rich red chile sauce—and transforms it into a bubbling, cheesy enchilada bake that’s pure comfort food with a bold Mexican soul.

Birria enchiladas are indulgent, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Corn tortillas are dipped in birria sauce, stuffed with tender shredded beef, rolled up, smothered in more sauce, and baked with plenty of melted cheese on top. The result is a dish that’s saucy, savory, and impossible to resist.

Whether you’re making these for a weekend dinner, a special gathering, or whenever you want something unforgettable, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.

Why Birria Enchiladas Are So Special

This dish brings together the best elements of traditional Mexican cooking and comfort-style baking:

Deep, slow-cooked flavor from birria beef
Cheesy, baked goodness that enchiladas are known for
Perfect balance of spice, richness, and freshness
Great use of leftovers if you already have birria
Crowd-pleasing and ideal for sharing

Birria enchiladas feel luxurious but familiar—bold without being overwhelming.

What Is Birria?

Birria is a traditional Mexican stew, originally from Jalisco, typically made with beef or goat simmered slowly in a sauce of dried chiles, tomatoes, garlic, spices, and herbs. The meat becomes fall-apart tender, while the broth (consommé) develops a rich, deep red color and intense flavor.

That same sauce and meat are what make birria enchiladas so unforgettable.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Enchiladas

3 cups shredded birria beef
2½ cups birria sauce or consommé
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
½ cup finely diced white onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Optional Garnishes

Lime wedges
Extra chopped onion
Additional birria consommé for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Prepare the Tortillas

Heat birria sauce in a shallow pan. Quickly dip each tortilla into the warm sauce to coat both sides. This softens the tortillas and adds flavor.

3. Fill the Enchiladas

Place a coated tortilla on a flat surface. Add a portion of shredded birria beef and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

4. Add Sauce and Cheese

Pour remaining birria sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese generously on top.

5. Bake

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

6. Garnish and Serve

Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with onion and cilantro. Serve hot with extra consommé and lime wedges.