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Traditional Mexican Birria

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A mouthwatering, soul-restoring stew capturing vibrant Mexican culinary traditions, featuring tender beef cooked in a rich blend of spices and chiles.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Onion for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by toasting the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they’re aromatic. Remove the stems and seeds.
  2. Blend the toasted chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
  3. Season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper. In a large pot, sear the beef in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.
  4. Create the stew by pouring the blended chili sauce over the seared beef. Add the remaining beef broth and vinegar, stirring gently to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Slow cook, covering the pot and reducing heat to low. Let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Shred the beef in the pot using two forks, stirring it into the broth.
  7. Serve the birria in warm corn tortillas garnished with fresh cilantro and chopped onion.

Notes

For deeper flavor, consider cooking the birria a day before. Adjust spice levels as desired.

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