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Birria Borrego Stew

A rich and flavorful Mexican stew made with lamb, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Lamb shoulder cut into chunks
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1 tsp Oregano dried
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper ground

Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 Guajillo chiles deseeded
  • 2 Ancho chiles deseeded
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions: 

  • 1. Soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  • 2. In a blender, combine soaked chiles, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and water. Blend until smooth.
  • 3. In a large pot, add lamb, beef broth, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the blended sauce.
  • 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours until the lamb is tender.
  • 5. Serve hot with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, marinate the lamb in the sauce overnight before cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Birria, Lamb, Stew
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