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A vibrant, steaming bowl of authentic Mexican Birria with tender shredded beef immersed in rich red chili broth, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced onions, served alongside warm corn tortillas on a rustic wooden table, highlighting textures of the tender meat and the colorful garnishes.

Ultimate Mexican Birria for Delicious Meals

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A traditional Mexican dish with tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, spicy broth, perfect for festive occasions or cozy dinners.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, sliced onions, and lime for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast dried chiles in a skillet until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove stems from chiles, blend with garlic, onion, cumin, and some soaking water until smooth.
  3. In a large pot, simmer beef with blended chili sauce, beef broth, salt, and pepper for 2-3 hours until tender.
  4. Shred the cooked beef and serve in the broth or in warm tortillas garnished with cilantro, onions, and lime.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate beef with chili sauce overnight before cooking.
  • Adjust spice levels with additional chiles or spices according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Method: Slow-cooking, blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg