Birria Garlic Knots
Cozy garlic knots filled with flavorful birria beef and melty Oaxaca cheese, bringing together the best of Mexican tradition and comfort food.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Store-bought or Homemade Dough
- Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil
- Beef Chuck Roast
- Dried Guajillo Chiles
- Dried Ancho Chiles
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Bay Leaf
- Beef Broth
- Oaxaca Cheese
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Birria: Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with onion, garlic, and spices.
- Heat oil in a pot and brown the beef. Add the blended mixture and broth, then simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Make the Garlic Knots: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll dough into strips and tie into knots.
- Brush knots with olive oil and garlic powder, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Fill the Garlic Knots: Shred beef, fill knots with beef and cheese, then bake for another 10 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to customize with jalapeños for spice or mushrooms for a veggie version. These knots also freeze well for later enjoyment!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: birria, garlic knots, Mexican comfort food, appetizer, cozy meals
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