Birria Quesadilla with Consume (Instant Pot Method)

Name: Birria Quesadilla with Consume (Instant Pot Method)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1½ lb beef chuck (cut into cubes); 1 tsp cumin (ground); ½ tsp oregano (dried Mexican or Italian); 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 4 cloves (whole); 1 3" cinnamon stick (whole); 2 bay leaves (whole); ½ onion (diced); 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 10 oz red enchilada sauce (canned); 1 tsp chipotle peppers (minced in the jar); 1 small chile pepper (dried, Ancho or Negro); 1 cup beef broth (for instant pot processing); 3 cup beef broth (additional to dilute the consome); 1½ cup Oaxaca cheese (shredded, or Monterey Jack cheese); 8 large flour tortillas (get the oversize burrito ones); toppings (sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, etc.)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Birria quesadillas filled with tender shredded beef and melty cheese, crisped and served with rich consome for dipping. Instant Pot method cuts hours off traditional cooking while keeping that deep flavor.

Updated at: Tue, 12 May 2026 11:11:00 GMT