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Birria

A traditional Mexican stew known for its rich flavor and tender meat, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds beef stew meat (such as chuck roast), cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 dried guajillo peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Lime wedges and chopped cilantro for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, toast the dried guajillo and ancho peppers over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove, stem, and seed the peppers.
  2. Blend the toasted peppers with a bit of beef broth to form a paste.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  4. Add the meat and sear on all sides.
  5. Stir in the pepper paste, cumin, oregano, and remaining beef broth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours or until the meat is tender.
Serving
  1. Serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

Notes

To store leftover birria, let it cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. Refrigerate it for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze birria in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy again, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove until warmed through.