Easy Birria
A comforting dish of tender beef simmered with flavorful spices, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, served in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef (chuck or short ribs)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 dried guajillo chiles remove seeds and stems
- 2 dried ancho chiles remove seeds and stems
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas, for serving
- Chopped cilantro and onion, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the chiles by removing seeds and stems, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and the bay leaf. Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- In a large pot, sear the beef on all sides.
- Pour the blended sauce over the beef.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and return it to the pot.
Serving
- Serve in warm corn tortillas, topped with chopped cilantro and onion.
Notes
If you like it spicy, consider adding more dried chiles to the blend. Make sure to sear the beef well to get a rich flavor. Let the beef simmer until it’s very tender; this will make shredding easier. To store leftovers, cool completely in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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