Birria Quesadillas Recipe

"These birria quesadillas are the perfect appetizer with tender shredded Mexican birria and lots of melty cheese, served with birria sauce for dipping...."

INGREDIENTS
5 ancho peppers
5 guajillo peppers
2-3 chiles de arbol (optional for spicier)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large white onion (chopped)
3 large tomatoes (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 large roasted tomatoes (chopped)
4 cups beef stock (separated)
4 pound boneless beef chuck (Or you can use beef shank or brisket - try with lamb shoulder. See Recipe Notes.)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more as needed)
16 flour tortillas (taco sized)
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese (Use any melty cheese, like Oaxaca, Chihuahua, or Pepperjack, Monterrey Jack, etc)
Optional Extras. Chopped white or red onion, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos.
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