After a successful Birria cookout, you might be left with some leftover meat.
If a large amount of delicious food has your mouth watering, here are some ways to use it up.
If you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers at all, congratulations.
Your guests were probably too busy eating and partying to stop and save some for later.
Now, the question is: what to do with leftover Birria?
The following suggestions would be helpful to you.
Let’s check them out.
Eat It as Your Next-Day Breakfast
The first thing many people think of when they have leftover Birria is eating it for breakfast again the next day.
Since the meat used is usually goat meat, which is very lean and hard, it can actually make a great addition to a morning meal because it tends to be full of flavor and will certainly give you enough energy to face the day’s activities head-on.
If you want to try this out, simply put the leftover Birria in a small pot and heat it up, adding some broth if you feel that the meat isn’t tender enough yet.
You can then eat it with tortillas or use it as an ingredient for tacos, burritos, or breakfast sandwiches.
Make Soups Out of It
If you’re not too keen on having Birria for breakfast, you might also want to consider turning it into a soup instead.
Soups are easy-to-make meals that don’t require much work after the first preparation stage.
Just make sure that you have all the ingredients at hand before getting started – but don’t worry if this means that you’ll need to visit several stores.
If you have to take a bus or cab your way around, it doesn’t matter either because this will give you even more time to indulge in all the different flavors that go into making up the soup of your choice.
Add It to Tacos or Enchiladas
A popular option with Mexican dishes, leftover meat can be added to enchiladas or tacos.
Stuffed peppers are another savory way of using up your leftovers.
Simply chop the cooked meat into bite-sized pieces and combine it with chopped vegetables like mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes before topping with cheese.
Add It to Fried Rice
For something different but equally delicious, you could incorporate your leftovers into fried rice.
Just sauté up some veggies (like carrots) and chicken broth before adding in cooked long grain rice and your choice of the season (salt, pepper, ginger, etc.) and meat.
If you’re feeling especially ambitious, add in some soy sauce before popping the pan into the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
Eggs Benedict With Birria
Next, if your guests were more interested in the drinks than the food (read: there was a lot of leftover wine), eggs benedict with Birria is an excellent brunch dish that would make a scrumptious addition to any respectable breakfast menu.
Just throw together some English muffins with ham and poached eggs and top with salsa and cilantro for a taste of Mexico.
Now, if you’re concerned about the safety of eating the leftover meat, there are a few ways to store or freeze it.
You can leave it in its original cooking broth and add some ice cubes if you plan on using it within 24 hours.
If not, divide any remaining meat into meal-sized portions before putting them in freezer bags and popping them in the freezer for up to six months.
So save yourself from another sad desk lunch and whip up something with your leftovers.
How do you reheat Birria?
To reheat, just heat up the food on a stovetop at medium heat until it is warm or hot enough to eat again.
To preserve it, put the cooked meat in a container (air-tight type) and put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
It will last for 4 days in the fridge.
You can also freeze it for 2 months if you want to save some for later.
Can you drink Birria consomé?
Yes, you can.
There are two ways to serve it.
You can serve it in bowls with lots of broth, or you can make a taco or a quesadilla with the Birria and serve the broth on the side.
How do you store cooked Birria?
You can make Birria and store it either as a sauce or as meat.
If you want to keep the sauce, take the meat out and put it in a baking dish.
Coat all sides of the meat with the chili sauce, and then cover it with cling film before storing it in the refrigerator overnight.
How long can you keep Birria in the fridge?
You can store Birria in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Can you overcook Birria?
No, you don’t want to overcook the meat.
Once the meat is tender and starting to pull apart easily, take it out of the water.
Keep in mind that the meat will continue cooking while it simmers in the broth & consomé.
Can I reheat Birria tacos?
Yes, you can reheat Birria tacos.
Simply place them on a baking sheet and heat them in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
That would do the trick.
Can you microwave Birria?
Yes, you can.
Birria can be frozen for a long time and then warmed up.
When you want to reheat the Birria, you can heat it in a microwave separately, or with the meat and consommé together in a pot or pan on low heat until it is hot.
Can you microwave Birria tacos?
Yes, you can microwave Birria tacos.
First, empty the filling into a bowl made for microwaving food and put a paper towel on top of it.
Add the tortilla on top of the paper towel and heat it for a few minutes.
When you reheat tacos this way, they will taste delicious because you can put them back together easily.
What is Birria meat made of?
Birria is a type of meat that is often made using goat meat in Mexico.
However, lamb and beef can both be used as great alternatives.
How do you reuse Birria sauce?
After you eat Birria, the leftover broth is delicious.
It can be used for things like matzo balls, soup (or other food), and more.
Conclusion
I hope you have found these tips helpful.
Birria is a delicious dish and it’s a shame to let any of the meat go to waste.
If you give these tips a try, I think you will find that they make turning leftover Birria into another meal much easier.
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