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Birria

Irresistible Birria: Slow-Cooked Comfort for Your Soul

Discover the comforting flavors of birria with tender slow-cooked beef in a rich sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Stew Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into chunks
  • 3 pieces Guajillo Chiles Deseeded and softened
  • 2 pieces Ancho Chiles Deseeded and softened
  • 2 pieces Arbol Chiles Optional
  • 4 pieces Roma Tomatoes Charred
  • 1 medium White Onion Quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Unpeeled
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Discard before serving
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion For garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges For garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by deseeding and rinsing the guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles. Bring a pot of water to a boil and simmer the chiles for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat your broiler to high. Arrange the Roma tomatoes, quartered onion, and unpeeled garlic on a baking sheet. Broil for 4-6 minutes until lightly charred.
  3. In a blender, combine the softened chiles, roasted vegetables, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer the beef roast to a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the beef and mix gently. Add bay leaves, secure the lid, and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  5. Once cooked, remove bay leaves and shred the beef in the sauce using forks to allow it to absorb more flavor.
  6. Ladle birria into bowls and garnish with chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to deseed and soak your chiles properly for a smoother sauce. Broil your tomatoes and onions for enhanced flavor. Taste the sauce before slow cooking and adjust seasoning as needed.

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