Description
Crispy birria bombs filled with tender beef, bold spices, and gooey cheese—an easy, show-stopping Mexican street food twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 2–3 lbs chuck roast or beef short ribs
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 guajillo chiles, dried (optional)
- 2 ancho chiles, dried (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 birria seasoning bomb (store-bought or homemade*)
For Assembly:
- Corn or small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Homemade Spice Blend (if not using seasoning bomb):
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Prepare the Beef:
- Season beef with salt, pepper, and a bit of oil. Sear until browned.
- Toast and soak dried chilies (if using), then blend with garlic, spices, vinegar, and broth.
- Add beef, bay leaves, and sauce to your cooking method of choice:
- Instant Pot: 50 min high pressure + natural release.
- Dutch oven: 325°F for 3–4 hours.
- Slow cooker: 6–8 hrs on low.
Shred and Moisten:
- Shred beef with forks and moisten with some broth.
Prepare and Fill Bombs:
- Dip tortillas lightly in birria broth.
- Add beef and cheese to one half. Fold and seal.
Fry to Perfection:
- Heat oil in skillet. Fry each side for 2–3 min until golden and crispy.
- Rest on wire rack briefly.
Garnish and Serve:
- Top with onions, cilantro, and serve with consommé for dipping.
Notes
- Substitute beef with jackfruit or mushrooms for a vegetarian twist.
- Use mozzarella or Pepper Jack as cheese alternatives.
- Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Reheat best in oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 birria bomb
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg