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Step 1
Remove the stems from the chiles.
Step 2
Open the chiles lengthwise and remove seeds and veins.
Step 3
Repeat until there are no more chiles left.
Step 4
Place in a stock pot and cover with water.
Step 5
Bring to a boil. Then, remove from heat.
Step 6
Put a lid on the pot, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Throw away the water.
Step 8
Add rehydrated chiles, cinnamon, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, cloves, and oregano to a blender.
Step 9
Add 2 cups water.
Step 10
Blend until smooth.
Step 11
Set aside until ready to use.
Step 12
Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot.
Step 13
Add the olive oil.
Step 14
Heat for 2 minutes.
Step 15
Meanwhile, chop up beef into large pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 16
Sear on all sides.
Step 17
Remove the beef from the instant pot.
Step 18
Place a strainer over the instant pot and strain the chile sauce.
Step 19
Add the bay leaf, bouillon, and water.
Step 20
Stir to combine and return the beef to the pot.
Step 21
Place the lid on the instant pot.
Step 22
Move the valve to Sealing.
Step 23
Press the Pressure Cook button.
Step 24
Set time to 45 minutes.
Step 25
Once the cycle is complete, move the valve to Venting.
Step 26
Remove the beef from the pot and chop it up.
Step 27
Dip one side of the flour tortilla in the broth.
Step 28
Place on a hot skillet, dipped side down.
Step 29
Add 1/2 cup cheese on one side of the tortilla.
Step 30
Add some of the chopped birria on top of the cheese.
Step 31
Sprinkle the beef with diced onion and cilantro.
Step 32
Cook for 1 minute.
Step 33
Fold over the other half of the tortilla.
Step 34
Flip the quesadilla to cook the other side.
Step 35
Cook for 1 more minute.
Step 36
Repeat until no tortillas are left.