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Birria

Savor Authentic Birria: Hearty Beef Stew for Cozy Nights

Experience the warmth of birria, a rich Mexican beef stew that's perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 6 pieces Guajillo Chiles Deseeded
  • 3 pieces Ancho Chilies Deseeded
  • 2 pieces Arbol Chiles Adjust to taste
  • 4 pieces Roma Tomatoes Roasted
  • 1 whole White Onion Quartered before roasting
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Unpeeled and roasted
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 stick Ground Cinnamon Mexican cinnamon for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Discard before serving
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Birria de Res
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the softened chilies and charred vegetables to a blender. Add the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings. Blend until smooth.
  5. 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.
  6. Carefully remove the bay leaves. Use two forks to shred the beef in the sauce, allowing the meat to soak up the flavors.
  7. Serve the birria in bowls or as a filling for tacos, garnished with chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

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.

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