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Beef Birria Recipe

A flavorful Mexican stew made with tender beef, chilies, and spices.
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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

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 4 Dried guajillo chilies stems and seeds removed
  • 2 Dried ancho chilies stems and seeds removed
  • 1 White onion quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Toast the dried chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2. Soak the toasted chilies in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain.
  3. 3. Blend the soaked chilies, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and black pepper with 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
  4. 4. In a large pot, sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
  5. 5. Add the chili sauce, remaining beef broth, bay leaves, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. 6. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  7. 7. Serve hot with tortillas, lime wedges, and chopped onions.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Beef, Birria, Stew
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