Birria is a traditional Mexican dish originating from Jalisco, known for its rich and flavorful taste. Made with slow-cooked meat, spices, and chilies, birria is often served with tortillas, onion, cilantro, and consommé for dipping. The dish is popular at celebrations and special occasions in Mexico and has gained popularity in the US, with many variations like birria tacos and birria ramen.
🌶️🥩🌮 Try making birria at home with this recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4 to 5 pounds chuck roast, cut into large 4-inch chunks - ½ tablespoon kosher salt - ½ tablespoon black pepper - 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil - 12 guajillo chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded (about 2.5 oz) - 5 ancho chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded (about 2 oz) - 5 árbol chiles, rinsed and stemmed (about 0.1 oz) - 2 large Roma tomatoes 🍅 - ½ medium yellow 🧅 - 1 4-inch Mexican cinnamon stick* - 3 bay leaves 🍃 - ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns - water, 💧 as needed - 2 cups beef broth - ¼ cup distilled white vinegar - 5 cloves of garlic 🧄 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano* ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned meat in batches until browned. Set aside.
2. In a medium pot, combine chiles, tomatoes, onion, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Cover with water, boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer softened ingredients to a blender with 1 cup cooking water, beef broth, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cloves. Blend until smooth.
4. Strain sauce into the pot with seared meat. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3-3.5 hours until meat is tender.
5. Shred meat with forks, return to consomé, and serve as a stew or in tacos with toppings (diced onion, cilantro, Oaxaca cheese).
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