Name: Birria Quesadilla
Prep time: 110 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: vegetable oil, for the marinade; 1 white onion, for the marinade; 10 cloves garlic, for the marinade; 10 Roma tomatoes, cut into quarters, for the marinade; 1 tablespoon allspice berry, for the marinade; 1 tablespoon black peppercorn, for the marinade; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, for the marinade; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, for the marinade; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, for the marinade; 1/4 cinnamon sticks, for the marinade; 3 leaves bay, for the marinade; 3 árbol chiles, cleaned, for the marinade; 4 guajillo chiles, cleaned, for the marinade; 2 ancho chiles, cleaned, for the marinade; 3 tablespoons white vinegar, for the marinade; 4 cups water, for the marinade; 1/2 white onions, for cooking the meat; 1 garlic head, for cooking the meat; 1 bouquet garni, for cooking the meat; 800 grams beef shank; 1 kilo beef rib; 3 allspice berries, for cooking the meat; salt, for cooking the meat; 6 tomatillos, boiled, for the sauce; 2 pasilla chiles, cleaned and soaked in hot water, for the sauce; 4 morita chiles, cleaned and soaked in hot water, for the sauce; 1/4 white onions, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, for the sauce; salt, for the sauce

Preparation

20 mins

1h 30 mins

Low

For the marinade: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat and add the onion and garlic, cooking until they are shiny. Add the tomato, cook until it breaks down, and then add the allspice, black pepper, cumin, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, bay leaf, árbol chili, guajillo chili, ancho chili, white vinegar, and finally a little water. Allow each ingredient to cook for about 10 minutes. Once the ingredients are cooked, blend them well and reserve until use.