Authentic Beef Birria is a traditional Mexican stew filled with tender beef, dried chiles, and spices, simmered in a robust, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into chunks
- 5 pieces dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 2 cups beef broth
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Soak the dried guajillo chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the softened chiles, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and garlic. Blend into a smooth paste.
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks, seasoning with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
- Add the chili paste to the beef, stirring well to combine. Add the cinnamon stick and pour in the beef broth.
- Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve hot with warm tortillas and garnish with cilantro, onions, and lime wedges as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 25mg