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Birria Nachos

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Anytime you make delicious, highly flavorful Beef Birria, save a portion of it or make extra (you can freeze it) for quickly whipping up the tastiest nachos ever. Our Birria Taco Seasoning adds next-level flavor to everyone’s favorite game-day and party snack.

See our Slow Cooker Birria Recipe to learn how to prepare the Beef Birria.

Easy
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3-4 mins
Yield
4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ bag tortilla chips
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated
  • 1 medium-sized tomato, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 1 small jalapeño, sliced into rounds
  • ½ small white onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • ⅓ cup cilantro
  • 2 cups (about ½ recipe yield) Beef Birria, shredded
  • ½ cup cotija cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Line an ovenproof baking dish with half of the tortilla chips. Evenly top them with half of the pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, cilantro and Beef Birria.
  3. Add the remaining tortilla chips, then top with remaining pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, cilantro and
    Beef Birria.
  4. Transfer the dish to the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cotija cheese.