Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Birria de Res
- Begin by removing the stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, and arbol chilies. Rinse the chilies under cold water to clean them. Set aside.
- In a small pot, add the cleaned chilies and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for about 15 minutes until softened.
- Preheat your broiler. Place the roma tomatoes, quartered onion, and unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Broil for about 4-6 minutes until charred.
- Transfer the softened chilies and charred vegetables to a blender. Add the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings. Blend until smooth.
- In your slow cooker, place the chunks of beef chuck roast. Pour the blended sauce over the beef and add bay leaves. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Carefully remove the bay leaves. Use two forks to shred the beef in the sauce, allowing the meat to soak up the flavors.
- Serve the birria in bowls or as a filling for tacos, garnished with chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
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Notes
Allow the birria to cool completely before storing. Unused birria can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
