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Birria Recipe

Irresistible Birria Recipe for Heartwarming Comfort Food

Discover this Birria recipe, a comforting Mexican dish with tender beef and a robust flavor that invites everyone to gather around the table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or brisket
  • 3 pieces Guajillo Chiles substitute with dried New Mexico chiles if necessary
  • 2 pieces Ancho Chilies or pasilla chiles
  • 2 pieces Arbol Chilies adjust amount based on heat preference
  • 2 pieces Roma Tomatoes any canned tomatoes can substitute
  • 1 medium White Onion or yellow onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves unpeeled, roasted preferred
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth homemade broth elevates flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar lime juice can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Mexican Oregano or marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves discard before serving
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion for crunch
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for freshness
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges for zest

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • High-powered blender
  • Baking sheet
  • medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Deseed the chilies by removing the stems and shaking out the seeds, then rinse them under cold water.
  2. Simmer the cleaned chilies in a medium pot covered with water for 15 minutes.
  3. Roast tomatoes, quartered onion, and unpeeled garlic in the broiler for 4-6 minutes until charred.
  4. Blend softened chilies, roasted vegetables, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, and spices until smooth.
  5. Slow cook the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker with the sauce and bay leaves for 8-9 hours on low.
  6. After cooking, shred the beef with forks and return it to the pot.
  7. Serve warm in bowls or as tacos, adding chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges as toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add a pinch of sugar for sweetness, sear beef for more flavor, and store in airtight containers for optimal freshness.

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