Easy Homemade Birria Quesadillas Recipe

Cheesy, melty, birria quesadillas served on a blue plate.

Homemade Birria Quesadillas

Are you looking for a flavorful, tender, juicy, rich, bold, and authentic meal? If so, these easy homemade quesadillas are for you! With only seven ingredients, this is probably one of the easiest weekday meals you can make for those busy weeks.

• Total cook time: 4½ – 5 hours
• Family-friendly: YES, we loved these
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Serving suggestions: Serve with a side of guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or top with sour cream and green onions

I never knew until I found the recipe that there is such a thing as a birria bomb. The best way to describe a birria bomb is like a bath bomb — you add it to the crockpot and it releases seasonings and authentic flavors to your birria meal. This recipe was found on Easy Slow Cooker Recipes on Facebook.

The meat is not spicy, hot, or salty. It's full of bold flavors and the flavor bomb goes off in your mouth. With only two of us eating this, we had plenty of leftovers. I cooked the meat ahead of time, stored it in the fridge, and made quesadillas for dinner when we were ready to eat.

Originally, my idea was to use the birria meat for tacos — but I decided to turn it into a quesadilla instead. You can use it however you'd like. This meat works great for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or just by itself.

Ingredients for Homemade Birria Quesadillas

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• 1 Birria Bomb (comes with 2 — save one for later!)
• 3 lb chuck roast
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth (I used O Organics but this links to Pacific Foods)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Ingredients for Homemade Birria Quesadillas

How to Make Homemade Birria Quesadillas (Step-by-Step)

✓ Step #1: Add ingredients to the crockpot – In a crockpot, add the chuck roast, birria bomb, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, Italian seasoning, and beef broth.

✓ Step #2: Cook and shred the meat – Turn the crockpot on high and cook for 4 hours. Once the roast is tender, shred the meat using two forks. Cook for another 30 minutes if needed.

Shredded chuck roast for birria quesadillas

✓ Step #3: Store if prepping ahead – If you're not ready to eat, store the meat in a sealed container in the fridge until you're ready to make your quesadillas.

✓ Step #4: Assemble and cook your quesadillas – Heat a pan to medium-high and spray with cooking spray. Lay down your tortilla, add shredded birria, top with cheese, fold it over, and cook until golden. Flip and cook the other side 2–3 minutes.

✓ Step #5: Serve – Serve immediately with your favorite toppings or dipping sauces. We love sour cream, salsa, or sliced green onions!

Homemade Birria Quesadilla ready to eat

Storage & Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pan or toaster oven for best texture.

Did you make these Birria Quesadillas? I’d love to hear your feedback! Leave a comment, rate the recipe, or tag me on social using #savvywithabbie!

Try These Family-Friendly Crockpot Recipes

• Tender and Flavorful Pot Roast
• Chipotle Chicken Tacos
• Shredded Ranch Chicken

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