Beef Birria Recipe
Beef Birria Recipe
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Beef Birria Recipe
Discover the authentic flavors of Mexico with this delicious Beef Birria Recipe. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, this rich and savory dish features tender beef simmered in a blend of spices, making it a beloved comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 dried chipotle pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- Corn tortillas, for serving
- Chopped cilantro and onion, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chiles: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat, stem, and seed the chiles.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the blended sauce over the beef. Add the remaining beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
- Slow Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Serve: Remove the beef and shred it with two forks. Serve the beef in warm corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro and onion. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for added flavor.
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Beef Birria Recipe
Discover the authentic flavors of Mexico with this delicious Beef Birria Recipe. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, this rich and savory dish features tender beef simmered in a blend of spices, making it a beloved comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 dried chipotle pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- Corn tortillas for serving
- Chopped cilantro and onion for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chiles: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat, stem, and seed the chiles.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the blended sauce over the beef. Add the remaining beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
- Slow Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Serve: Remove the beef and shred it with two forks. Serve the beef in warm corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro and onion. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a few whole cloves or allspice berries during the cooking process.
- This beef birria is great for making tacos or served in a bowl with broth for a comforting soup.
