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Slow Cooker Quesabirria Burritos

These Slow Cooker Quesabirria Burritos are a high protein meal prep dream. Tender shredded birria beef, rice, and melty mozzarella are wrapped in tortillas for a flavorful burrito that delivers 60 grams of protein and reheats perfectly from frozen.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings: 10 Burritos
Course: lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup diced white onions (150g)
  • 2 tbsps minced garlic (20g)
  • 2 ancho chiles
  • 2 guajillo peppers
  • 3 medium tomatoes (250g)
  • 2 cups beef bone broth (480g)
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce (285g)
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • ½ tbsp oregano
  • 60 oz lean steak (top round)
  • 5 cups fat free mozzarella (560g)
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 3 cups cooked white rice (775g)
  • 10 low calorie tortillas

Method
 

  1. Heat a pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the ancho chiles, guajillo peppers, tomatoes, beef bone broth, enchilada sauce, and all spices. Bring to a light boil.
  3. Place the lean steak in a slow cooker and pour the blended birria sauce over the meat.
  4. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until the beef becomes tender.
  5. Remove the beef and shred it using two forks.
  6. Lay out tortillas and fill each with rice, shredded birria beef, mozzarella cheese, onions, and cilantro.
  7. Wrap the burritos tightly.
  8. Enjoy immediately or wrap and freeze for later.

Notes

  • Blend the sauce thoroughly so the spices distribute evenly.
  • Lean top round works best for high protein macros.
  • Toasting the burritos in a pan after reheating gives the tortilla a delicious crisp texture.
  • For extra flavor, dip the burritos into leftover birria broth before eating.
 

Nutrition (Per Burrito)

 
  • Calories: 500
  • Protein: 60g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fat: 15g