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Birria

Birria

Tender Mexican beef simmered with dried chiles and warm spices in a rich broth, perfect for tacos, bowls, or rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb beef chuck roast cut into large pieces
  • 3 guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 2 ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 1 chipotle chile stemmed and seeded
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef in oil.
  2. Toast the chiles and soften the aromatics.
  3. Blend the sauce until smooth and return it to the pot.
  4. Simmer the beef until tender, then shred and serve.

Notes

  • Keep the simmer gentle for tender meat.
  • Strain the sauce for a smoother broth.
  • Store meat and broth together to keep it moist.