Description
Discover the incredible ultimate recipe for Traditional Mexican Birria. This flavorful, slow-cooked beef stew, originating from Jalisco, is perfect for tacos or serving as a hearty stew. Its rich spice blend and tender meat make it a celebratory dish ideal for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef (short ribs, chuck roast, or a combination)
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 dried pasilla chili
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups beef broth or water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Diced onion for topping
- Corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chilies: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chilies. Rinse, place in a pot, cover with water, and boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Blend the Sauce: Transfer softened chilies to a blender. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, tomato sauce, and cider vinegar. Blend until smooth, adding a little soaking liquid if needed.
- Sear the Meat: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Sauce: In the same pot, add the blended chili sauce. Cook for 5-10 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Ingredients: Return browned meat to the pot. Pour in beef broth or water, ensuring meat is submerged. Bring to a simmer.
- Slow Cook: Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt or spices as desired.
- Serve: Once meat is tender, remove from the pot. Shred into bite-sized pieces and return to the broth.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the meat in the chili sauce overnight.
- Serve birria piping hot.
- Feel free to experiment with spices like cloves or smoked paprika.
- Savor the flavorful broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A