
By David Jean-Louis
Birria EggRolls
14 steps
Prep:8minCook:3h 10min
These were definitely a hit
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:35:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1253.3 kcal (63%)
Total Fat83.9 g (120%)
Carbs44 g (17%)
Sugars4.8 g (5%)
Protein75.6 g (151%)
Sodium1467.4 mg (73%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
For the birria

2chuck pot roast

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

oil
as needed

8guajillo peppers
seeded

8 clovegarlic

1whole onion
cut into quarters

3carrots
cut into chunks

ginger
small

2cinnamon sticks

2 Tbspunsalted butter

1 Tbspchipotle chili powder

2 Tbspchicken bouillon powder

1 tspcayenne pepper

1 tspcumin powder

1 Tbspepis
recipe can be found on my profile

Beef stock
or water as needed
For the EggRolls
Garnish
Instructions
For the birria
Step 1
Start off by seasoning the chuck pot roast with salt & pepper on both sides. Add oil enough oil to coat the bottom of a large pot on medium high heat




Step 2
Once hot add the pot roast & sear on both sides until brown before removing and setting to the side.

Step 3
Add in all the ingredients listed below and sauté Until fragrant.











Step 4
Add the meat back to pot and add enough stock/water until it almost covers the meat.


Step 5
Cover and cook in the oven at 250 for 3 hours

Step 6
Remove the meat to a separate bowl and shred apart using two forks
Step 7
Remove the cinnamon sticks & toss. Add the leftover ingredients in the pot to a food processor and blend until smooth.

Step 8
Add the sauce to sauce pan bring it to simmer. Adjust seasoning and thickness if needed
For the eggrolls
Step 9
To make the eggrolls, use one egg roll wrapper. Use your finger to brush water along all the edges. Place the meat & cheese in the center but diagonally.


Step 10
First tightly fold in the two sides the filling is pointing towards. Then fold the back flap over. Tuck it in nice & tight, roll & seal.
Step 11
Repeat this process over until you have you desired amount of eggrolls.
Step 12
Add enough oil to fry in pan or pot. Should be at least 350 degrees.

Step 13
Gently add the eggsrolls to the hot oil. ( fry in batches do not over crowd) fry until golden brown and crispy
Step 14
Serve with the consumè & garnish with cilantro & onions. Enjoy!

