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Birria

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🌮 Experience the rich flavors of Mexico with this authentic Birria recipe, perfect for special occasions or a delicious family meal.
🔥 Slow-cooked in a spicy red chile broth, this dish tantalizes the taste buds and is ideal for creating irresistible Quesa Tacos!

  • Total Time: 3 to 6 hours (including marinating and slow simmering)
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

– 4 to 5 pounds beef chuck roast

– 12 guajillo chiles

– 5 ancho chiles

– 5 arbol chiles

– 2 large Roma tomatoes

– ½ medium yellow onion

– 1 cinnamon stick

– 3 bay leaves

– ½ teaspoon black peppercorns

– 5 cloves garlic

– 1 tablespoon cumin

– 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

– ¼ cup white vinegar

– 2 cups beef broth

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Olive oil

Instructions

First Step: Rinse guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles to remove dust. Remove stems and seeds. Simmer chiles with chopped Roma tomatoes, onion, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and peppercorns in water for about 10 minutes until softened.

Second Step: Combine softened chilies, tomatoes, onion, cinnamon, bay leaves, peppercorns with broth, white vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves in a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain the sauce to remove any solids for a velvety finish.

Third Step: Season chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot and sear meat on all sides until browned to lock flavors and juices.

Fourth Step: Pour blended sauce over seared meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 3 to 3½ hours until meat is tender and shreddable, turning the meat occasionally to soak flavors evenly.

Final Step: Remove meat from pot and shred with forks. Return shredded meat to the consomé broth to absorb remaining juices. Serve hot with warm corn tortillas, chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and optionally cheese such as Oaxaca or Chihuahua. For birria tacos, dip tortillas in consomé fat and cook until crisp with melted cheese and tender meat inside. Enjoy the broth as a dipping sauce or soup on the side.

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Notes

🌶️ Dry-roast chiles before blending to add a smoky depth to the flavor.
🌡️ Adjust spice levels by varying the number of arbol chiles used.
🫓 Ensure there is enough fat on top of the consomé for frying tortillas to achieve a crispy texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 to 3½ hours
  • Cook Time: 3 to 3½ hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450-500
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg