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Beef Birria Recipe

A delicious and flavorful Mexican stew made with beef, perfect for tacos or as a standalone dish.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 5 Dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 3 Dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 1 White onion quartered
  • 6 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. 2. Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 20 minutes.
  3. 3. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4. In a large pot, add the beef chunks and pour the chile sauce over the meat. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
  6. 6. Serve the birria with warm tortillas, chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Beef, Birria, Mexican Stew
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