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Birria Stew Recipe

A rich and flavorful Mexican stew made with beef, chilies, and spices.
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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 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 3 Dried guajillo chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 2 Dried ancho chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Toast the dried chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Blend the soaked chilies with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, thyme, cinnamon stick, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  • 3. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides.
  • 4. Pour the chili mixture over the beef and add the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  • 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with tortillas, lime wedges, and chopped onions.

Notes:

Birria is traditionally served with a side of consommé, the flavorful broth from the stew.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Birria, Mexican, Stew
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