Birria

Serves 1
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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 half an onion, 1 head of garlic, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 4 bay leaves
  5. 5Boil in 8 cups of water with half an onion, 1 head of garlic, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 4 bay leaves
  6. 6Boil in 8 cups of water with half an onion, 1 head of garlic, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 4 bay leaves
  7. 7Boil for one hour over medium-high heat, skimming off the fat
  8. 8Boil for one hour over medium-high heat, skimming off the fat
  9. 9Boil for one hour over medium-high heat, skimming off the fat
  10. 10In a separate pan, heat a small amount of vegetable oil and lightly toast the peppers and 6 garlic cloves, moving them around often for 2-3 minutes, or until they are nice and fragrant
  11. 11In a separate pan, heat a small amount of vegetable oil and lightly toast the peppers and 6 garlic cloves, moving them around often for 2-3 minutes, or until they are nice and fragrant
  12. 12In a separate pan, heat a small amount of vegetable oil and lightly toast the peppers and 6 garlic cloves, moving them around often for 2-3 minutes, or until they are nice and fragrant
  13. 13Transfer the toasted peppers and garlic to a blender, along with 6-8 peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, and 2 cups of water
  14. 14Transfer the toasted peppers and garlic to a blender, along with 6-8 peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, and 2 cups of water
  15. 15Transfer the toasted peppers and garlic to a blender, along with 6-8 peppercorns, 5 whole cloves, and 2 cups of water
  16. 16Add the onion and garlic from the pot to the blender as well
  17. 17Add the onion and garlic from the pot to the blender as well
  18. 18Add the onion and garlic from the pot to the blender as well
  19. 19Blend until the sauce is smooth, then strain it into the pot with the beef
  20. 20Blend until the sauce is smooth, then strain it into the pot with the beef
  21. 21Blend until the sauce is smooth, then strain it into the pot with the beef
  22. 22Add oregano, thyme, cumin, and beef bouillon for flavor
  23. 23Add oregano, thyme, cumin, and beef bouillon for flavor
  24. 24Add oregano, thyme, cumin, and beef bouillon for flavor
  25. 25Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender
  26. 26Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender
  27. 27Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender
  28. 28Dip the tortilla in the broth and place it on a separate skillet
  29. 29Dip the tortilla in the broth and place it on a separate skillet
  30. 30Dip the tortilla in the broth and place it on a separate skillet
  31. 31Add cheese, cilantro, onion, beef, and more cheese
  32. 32Add cheese, cilantro, onion, beef, and more cheese
  33. 33Add cheese, cilantro, onion, beef, and more cheese
  34. 34Fry over low heat until the cheese is melted
  35. 35Fry over low heat until the cheese is melted
  36. 36Fry over low heat until the 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 white onion
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 0.5 white onion
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 2 Tbsp salt
  • 1 2 Tbsp salt
  • 1 2 Tbsp salt
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 10 12 NM chili pods or guajillo
  • 10 12 NM chili pods or guajillo
  • 10 12 NM chili pods or guajillo
  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 6 8 chiles de arbol
  • 6 8 chiles de arbol
  • 6 8 chiles de arbol
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 8 peppercorns
  • 6 8 peppercorns
  • 6 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
  • 2 3 Tbsp beef bouillon
  • 2 3 Tbsp beef bouillon
  • 2 3 Tbsp beef bouillon
  • cheese
  • cheese
  • cheese
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • onion
  • onion
  • beef
  • beef
  • beef

Equipment

cutting boardknifepotpanblenderstrainerwooden spoonskilletspatula