Name: Birria Burrito Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; Salt to taste; Large flour tortillas (10–12 inch); Cooked rice (optional); Refried or whole beans (optional); Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Oaxaca); Chopped cilantro and diced onions (optional); Lime wedges; Reserved birria consommé (for dipping

Description

This Birria Burrito is a bold and flavorful twist on the traditional Mexican stew, featuring tender shredded beef, melty cheese, and rich birria consommé all wrapped in a toasted tortilla. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, it’s a satisfying fusion dish you’ll crave again and again.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Birria Beef:

2 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 chipotle pepper in adobo
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste

For the Burrito:

Large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)
Cooked rice (optional)
Refried or whole beans (optional)
Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Oaxaca)
Chopped cilantro and diced onions (optional)
Lime wedges
Reserved birria consommé (for dipping

Instructions

1 Prepare the Birria Beef
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chiles until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 10 minutes
Meanwhile, season the beef with salt and sear it in a heavy pot until browned on all sides
In a blender, combine soaked chiles, chipotle, onion, garlic, spices, vinegar, and beef broth
Blend until smooth and pour over the seared beef
Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily (or use a slow cooker for 6–8 hours)
Remove beef and shred; reserve the cooking liquid as consommé

2 Assemble the Burritos
Warm tortillas slightly for easy folding
Layer each tortilla with rice, beans, shredded birria beef, cheese, and optional cilantro and onions
Fold and roll into a burrito

3 Toast and Serve
Toast burritos in a skillet or griddle until golden and crispy on the outside
Serve hot with a side of warm birria consommé for dipping and lime wedges on the side

Notes

Adjust chile types and quantities to control heat level

Great for meal prep birria can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen

Use leftover birria to make tacos, quesadillas, or nachos

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican Fusion

Keywords: Birria Burrito, Shredded Beef Burrito, Birria Recipe, Mexican Fusion Burrito