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Birria Enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Rice

These enchiladas will change your mind about slow cooker meals. Inspired by the classic Birria tacos, but made with no specialty ingredients required! The sauce you cook the meat in doubles as your flavor packed enchilada sauce. These are truly the best enchiladas I've ever had!!!

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8h

Total

9h

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(3 lb)

chuck roast

1

(7 oz) can

chipotles in adobo

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Ingredient Substitutions: 🔄 Chuck roast (3 lb) → brisket or short ribs for a similar tender, flavorful meat, though chuck roast is preferred for its fat content. For a leaner option, pork shoulder would work too, though it will give a slightly different flavor. 🔄 Chipotles in adobo (7 oz can) → enchilada sauce + smoked paprika for a smoky flavor and add a bit of cayenne pepper for heat. 🔄 Beefsteak tomatoes → If beefsteak tomatoes aren’t available, you can use Roma tomatoes or plum tomatoes—they’re a bit firmer but will still give a good flavor. 🔄 Yellow onion → Any color onion (like Vidalia, white, or red) will work. 🔄 Water → You can substitute beef broth or chicken broth for a richer sauce. For added depth, use beer in place of water. 🔄 Garlic powder → Onion powder or fresh minced garlic can be used. About 1 clove is equal to 1/8 tsp of garlic powder. 🔄 Flour tortillas → You can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. You could also try soft taco-sized flour tortillas if you prefer smaller enchiladas. 🔄 Monterey Jack cheese → If you want something with more flavor, try pepper jack cheese for a bit of heat, or Mexican blend cheese. Can I Make This Ahead of Time? Absolutely! Here’s how: 🔹 Meat & Sauce: Cook the meat and sauce up to two days in advance. Store them in the fridge, then reheat when you’re ready to assemble. 🔹 Assemble Enchiladas: You can assemble the enchiladas a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate them. Just pop them in the oven to bake when you’re ready to eat. 🔹 Freezer Option: The meat freezes great, so you can make a big batch and save half or all for a future meal.

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Birria Enchiladas with Cilantro Lime Rice

These enchiladas will change your mind about slow cooker meals. Inspired by the classic Birria tacos, but made with no specialty ingredients required! The sauce you cook the meat in doubles as your flavor packed enchilada sauce. These are truly the best enchiladas I've ever had!!!

Prep

1h

Cook

8h

Total

9h

Ingredients

Method

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For the Enchiladas:

1

(3 lb)

chuck roast

1

(7 oz) can

chipotles in adobo

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Ingredient Substitutions: 🔄 Chuck roast (3 lb) → brisket or short ribs for a similar tender, flavorful meat, though chuck roast is preferred for its fat content. For a leaner option, pork shoulder would work too, though it will give a slightly different flavor. 🔄 Chipotles in adobo (7 oz can) → enchilada sauce + smoked paprika for a smoky flavor and add a bit of cayenne pepper for heat. 🔄 Beefsteak tomatoes → If beefsteak tomatoes aren’t available, you can use Roma tomatoes or plum tomatoes—they’re a bit firmer but will still give a good flavor. 🔄 Yellow onion → Any color onion (like Vidalia, white, or red) will work. 🔄 Water → You can substitute beef broth or chicken broth for a richer sauce. For added depth, use beer in place of water. 🔄 Garlic powder → Onion powder or fresh minced garlic can be used. About 1 clove is equal to 1/8 tsp of garlic powder. 🔄 Flour tortillas → You can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. You could also try soft taco-sized flour tortillas if you prefer smaller enchiladas. 🔄 Monterey Jack cheese → If you want something with more flavor, try pepper jack cheese for a bit of heat, or Mexican blend cheese. Can I Make This Ahead of Time? Absolutely! Here’s how: 🔹 Meat & Sauce: Cook the meat and sauce up to two days in advance. Store them in the fridge, then reheat when you’re ready to assemble. 🔹 Assemble Enchiladas: You can assemble the enchiladas a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate them. Just pop them in the oven to bake when you’re ready to eat. 🔹 Freezer Option: The meat freezes great, so you can make a big batch and save half or all for a future meal.

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