Description
Beef Birria is a beloved traditional Mexican dish, known for its rich, savory flavors and tender meat that melts in your mouth. This comforting stew combines slow-cooked beef with a captivating blend of spices, making it perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With its origins in Jalisco, birria is often served as a stew or in tacos, allowing you to savor the delicious broth alongside the succulent meat. Whether you’re looking to impress your guests or simply enjoy a hearty meal at home, this Beef Birria recipe will transport your taste buds straight to Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- Dried guajillo peppers
- Dried ancho peppers
- 1 large onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- Cumin seeds
- Oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho peppers and soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine soaked peppers with onion, garlic, cumin seeds, oregano, bay leaves, and two cups of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about five minutes per side).
- Add Flavor: Pour the blended sauce over the meat and add remaining beef broth until the meat is just submerged.
- Slow Cook: Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about three hours until tender.
- Shred Meat: Remove beef from pot; shred with forks and return to sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg