Birria

210 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fill a large pot halfway with water and set it on high heat.
  2. 2Fill a large pot halfway with water and set it on high heat.
  3. 3Fill a large pot halfway with water and set it on high heat.
  4. 4Add one whole onion, one whole head of garlic, two roma tomatoes, four bay leaves, and salt.
  5. 5Add one whole onion, one whole head of garlic, two roma tomatoes, four bay leaves, and salt.
  6. 6Add one whole onion, one whole head of garlic, two roma tomatoes, four bay leaves, and salt.
  7. 7Bring to a boil.
  8. 8Bring to a boil.
  9. 9Bring to a boil.
  10. 10Add 2 pounds of short ribs and 5 pounds of chuck pot roast.
  11. 11Add 2 pounds of short ribs and 5 pounds of chuck pot roast.
  12. 12Add 2 pounds of short ribs and 5 pounds of chuck pot roast.
  13. 13Wait for it to come to a boil again, then skim the top of the pot.
  14. 14Wait for it to come to a boil again, then skim the top of the pot.
  15. 15Wait for it to come to a boil again, then skim the top of the pot.
  16. 16Cover and reduce heat to medium low and let it cook for one hour.
  17. 17Cover and reduce heat to medium low and let it cook for one hour.
  18. 18Cover and reduce heat to medium low and let it cook for one hour.
  19. 19In a small saucepan, transfer 22 New Mexico or Guajillo chile pods, 3 chile anchos, and chile de árbol.
  20. 20In a small saucepan, transfer 22 New Mexico or Guajillo chile pods, 3 chile anchos, and chile de árbol.
  21. 21In a small saucepan, transfer 22 New Mexico or Guajillo chile pods, 3 chile anchos, and chile de árbol.
  22. 22Cover with water, set it on high heat, and bring to a boil.
  23. 23Cover with water, set it on high heat, and bring to a boil.
  24. 24Cover with water, set it on high heat, and bring to a boil.
  25. 25Turn it off and transfer them into the blender cup.
  26. 26Turn it off and transfer them into the blender cup.
  27. 27Turn it off and transfer them into the blender cup.
  28. 28In a small pan, set it on medium heat and add 7 garlic cloves to toast.
  29. 29In a small pan, set it on medium heat and add 7 garlic cloves to toast.
  30. 30In a small pan, set it on medium heat and add 7 garlic cloves to toast.
  31. 31Once the garlic cloves are ready, reduce the heat to low and transfer them to the blender cup.
  32. 32Once the garlic cloves are ready, reduce the heat to low and transfer them to the blender cup.
  33. 33Once the garlic cloves are ready, reduce the heat to low and transfer them to the blender cup.
  34. 34In the pan, toast 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds. As soon as they change color, make sure that you transfer them to the blender cup.
  35. 35In the pan, toast 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds. As soon as they change color, make sure that you transfer them to the blender cup.
  36. 36In the pan, toast 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds. As soon as they change color, make sure that you transfer them to the blender cup.
  37. 37Toast 1 teaspoon of peppercorn, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 2 teaspoons of whole cumin, 2 teaspoons of thyme, and 5 whole cloves.
  38. 38Toast 1 teaspoon of peppercorn, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 2 teaspoons of whole cumin, 2 teaspoons of thyme, and 5 whole cloves.
  39. 39Toast 1 teaspoon of peppercorn, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 2 teaspoons of whole cumin, 2 teaspoons of thyme, and 5 whole cloves.
  40. 40Transfer to the blender cup.
  41. 41Transfer to the blender cup.
  42. 42Transfer to the blender cup.
  43. 43Toast 4 bay leaves and a piece of cinnamon stick for a couple seconds, and transfer to the blender cup.
  44. 44Toast 4 bay leaves and a piece of cinnamon stick for a couple seconds, and transfer to the blender cup.
  45. 45Toast 4 bay leaves and a piece of cinnamon stick for a couple seconds, and transfer to the blender cup.
  46. 46Cover the chiles with beef broth.
  47. 47Cover the chiles with beef broth.
  48. 48Cover the chiles with beef broth.
  49. 49Add a small piece of ginger and ¼ cup of white vinegar.
  50. 50Add a small piece of ginger and ¼ cup of white vinegar.
  51. 51Add a small piece of ginger and ¼ cup of white vinegar.
  52. 52Blend until a smooth sauce results.
  53. 53Blend until a smooth sauce results.
  54. 54Blend until a smooth sauce results.
  55. 55Remove the onion and head of garlic, then add the adobo sauce.
  56. 56Remove the onion and head of garlic, then add the adobo sauce.
  57. 57Remove the onion and head of garlic, then add the adobo sauce.
  58. 58Mix and try for salt.
  59. 59Mix and try for salt.
  60. 60Mix and try for salt.
  61. 61Cover and continue cooking for another hour and a half or two hours, until the meat is nice and tender.
  62. 62Cover and continue cooking for another hour and a half or two hours, until the meat is nice and tender.
  63. 63Cover and continue cooking for another hour and a half or two hours, until the meat is nice and tender.
  64. 64Chop the meat.
  65. 65Chop the meat.
  66. 66Chop the meat.
  67. 67Pour some consommé on top of the meat.
  68. 68Pour some consommé on top of the meat.
  69. 69Pour some consommé on top of the meat.
  70. 70Dip the tortilla into the consommé and grab your oil.
  71. 71Dip the tortilla into the consommé and grab your oil.
  72. 72Dip the tortilla into the consommé and grab your oil.
  73. 73Add queso Oaxaca.
  74. 74Add queso Oaxaca.
  75. 75Add queso Oaxaca.
  76. 76Allow the cheese to melt.
  77. 77Allow the cheese to melt.
  78. 78Allow the cheese to melt.
  79. 79Add the birria, some onion, some cilantro, and some lemon juice.
  80. 80Add the birria, some onion, some cilantro, and some lemon juice.
  81. 81Add the birria, some onion, some cilantro, and some lemon juice.
  82. 82Close the taco.
  83. 83Close the taco.
  84. 84Close the taco.

Ingredients

  • halfway water
  • halfway water
  • halfway water
  • 1 whole onion
  • 1 whole onion
  • 1 whole onion
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 2 pounds short ribs
  • 2 pounds short ribs
  • 2 pounds short ribs
  • 5 pounds chuck pot roast
  • 5 pounds chuck pot roast
  • 5 pounds chuck pot roast
  • 22 New Mexico or Guajillo chiles pods
  • 22 New Mexico or Guajillo chiles pods
  • 22 New Mexico or Guajillo chiles pods
  • 3 chile anchos
  • 3 chile anchos
  • 3 chile anchos
  • chile de árbol
  • chile de árbol
  • chile de árbol
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons whole cumin
  • 2 teaspoons whole cumin
  • 2 teaspoons whole cumin
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • small piece ginger
  • small piece ginger
  • small piece ginger
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • consummé
  • consummé
  • consummé
  • queso Oaxaca
  • queso Oaxaca
  • queso Oaxaca
  • onion
  • onion
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • lime juice
  • lime juice

Equipment

large potsmall saucepanblendersmall panspatulacutting boardknifeflat grill

Tips

  • Traditional birria is made out of goat, but this birria is made out of beef.