Birria

3 mins
Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Cut 5 lbs of boneless chuck roast into 3-inch pieces.
  2. 2Cut 5 lbs of boneless chuck roast into 3-inch pieces.
  3. 3Cut 5 lbs of boneless chuck roast into 3-inch pieces.
  4. 4Boil in 8 cups of water with ½ white onion, 1 head of garlic, 1-2 Tbsp salt, and 4 bay leaves for 1 hour over medium-high heat, skimming off the fat.
  5. 5Boil in 8 cups of water with ½ white onion, 1 head of garlic, 1-2 Tbsp salt, and 4 bay leaves for 1 hour over medium-high heat, skimming off the fat.
  6. 6Boil in 8 cups of water with ½ white onion, 1 head of garlic, 1-2 Tbsp salt, and 4 bay leaves for 1 hour over medium-high heat, skimming off the fat.
  7. 7In a separate pan, lightly toast 10-12 NM chili pods or guajillo, 3 ancho chiles, 6-8 Arbol chiles (optional), and 6 garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  8. 8In a separate pan, lightly toast 10-12 NM chili pods or guajillo, 3 ancho chiles, 6-8 Arbol chiles (optional), and 6 garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  9. 9In a separate pan, lightly toast 10-12 NM chili pods or guajillo, 3 ancho chiles, 6-8 Arbol chiles (optional), and 6 garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  10. 10Transfer the peppers and garlic to a blender with 6-8 peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, 2 cups of water, and the onion and garlic from the pot.
  11. 11Transfer the peppers and garlic to a blender with 6-8 peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, 2 cups of water, and the onion and garlic from the pot.
  12. 12Transfer the peppers and garlic to a blender with 6-8 peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, 2 cups of water, and the onion and garlic from the pot.
  13. 13Blend until smooth and strain into the pot with the beef.
  14. 14Blend until smooth and strain into the pot with the beef.
  15. 15Blend until smooth and strain into the pot with the beef.
  16. 16Discard pulp, add 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 Tbsp cumin, and 2-3 Tbsp beef bouillon.
  17. 17Discard pulp, add 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 Tbsp cumin, and 2-3 Tbsp beef bouillon.
  18. 18Discard pulp, add 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 Tbsp cumin, and 2-3 Tbsp beef bouillon.
  19. 19Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  20. 20Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  21. 21Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  22. 22Dip a tortilla in the birria, place it on a skillet, and add cheese, cilantro, onion, beef, and more cheese.
  23. 23Dip a tortilla in the birria, place it on a skillet, and add cheese, cilantro, onion, beef, and more cheese.
  24. 24Dip a tortilla in the birria, place it on a skillet, and add cheese, cilantro, onion, beef, and more cheese.
  25. 25Fry over low heat until cheese is melted.
  26. 26Fry over low heat until cheese is melted.
  27. 27Fry over low heat until cheese is melted.

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Chuck Roast
  • 5 lbs Chuck Roast
  • 5 lbs Chuck Roast
  • 8 cups Water
  • 8 cups Water
  • 8 cups Water
  • 0.5 Head White Onion
  • 0.5 Head White Onion
  • 0.5 Head White Onion
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 12 NM Chili Pods or Guajillo
  • 12 NM Chili Pods or Guajillo
  • 12 NM Chili Pods or Guajillo
  • 3 Ancho Chiles
  • 3 Ancho Chiles
  • 3 Ancho Chiles
  • 8 Chile de Arbol
  • 8 Chile de Arbol
  • 8 Chile de Arbol
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 8 Peppercorns
  • 8 Peppercorns
  • 8 Peppercorns
  • 5 Whole Cloves
  • 5 Whole Cloves
  • 5 Whole Cloves
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Thyme
  • 0.5 Tbsp Cumin
  • 0.5 Tbsp Cumin
  • 0.5 Tbsp Cumin
  • 3 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 3 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 3 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 0 Cheese
  • 0 Cheese
  • 0 Cheese
  • 0 Cilantro
  • 0 Cilantro
  • 0 Cilantro
  • 0 Onion
  • 0 Onion
  • 0 Onion

Equipment

knifepotblenderstrainerskillet