Birria Recipe: Indulgent Beef Stew that Will Satisfy Your Cravings
A delicious and rich Birria recipe that combines tender beef with aromatic spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 3 dried guajillo peppers
- 3 dried ancho peppers
- 8 cups beef broth
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the beef chuck over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the bay leaves, cumin, paprika, oregano, and the rehydrated guajillo and ancho peppers.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove the beef, shred it, and return it to the pot.
Notes
- Serve with corn tortillas for dipping.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Birria, beef stew, Mexican recipe