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Traditional Mexican Birria Recipe

Traditional Mexican Birria Recipe
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Learn how to make a delicious and authentic Traditional Mexican Birria right in your own kitchen. This rich and flavorful stew features tender beef in a fragrant chili-infused sauce, perfect for serving in tacos or as a hearty main dish.

Ingredients

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For the Birria:

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast or short ribs (bone-in preferred)
  • 5 dried guajillo chiles (seeded and stemmed)
  • 3 dried ancho chiles (seeded and stemmed)
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles (optional)
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 small white onion (quartered)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water

For Serving:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Chopped onion
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Toasting the Chiles: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chiles until fragrant. Soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Preparing the Beef: Season and sear the beef in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
  3. Making the Sauce: Blend softened chiles, garlic, onion, vinegar, and spices with 1 cup of broth. Pour over the beef.
  4. Cooking the Birria: Add remaining broth, water, bay leaves, and salt. Simmer covered for 3–3.5 hours until tender.
  5. Serving: Shred the beef, remove excess fat, and serve hot with onion, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

  • For enhanced flavor, marinate the beef in the sauce overnight.
  • While traditionally made with goat or lamb, beef is a common substitute.

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