Description
These Birria Street Corn Nachos are a delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of traditional Mexican birria with street corn, creating a mouthwatering appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Nachos:
- 1 pound shredded birria beef
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups grilled corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 fresh jalapeño thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
For the Consommé Ranch (optional):
- 1/4 cup birria consommé
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prep ingredients: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare birria beef and consommé in advance. Grill or roast corn, then cut kernels from cob.
- Make street corn mixture: In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Assemble and bake: Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with shredded birria beef, cheese, and street corn mixture. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prepare consommé ranch: Whisk all ranch ingredients until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle nachos with consommé ranch, extra cotija, and cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with a side of warm consommé for dipping.
- To make spicier, add diced serrano peppers or hot sauce to the street corn mix.
- Street corn mixture can be made ahead and chilled until assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding birria cooking time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
