Mexican Birria

3h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in a hot pan until browned.
  2. 2In a different pot, add in some guajillo, ancho and arbol chiles, along with an onion, tomatoes, Mexican cinnamon, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
  3. 3Cover everything with water and boil to soften the chilis.
  4. 4Transfer everything to a blender, add in some garlic, spices, and vinegar and blend until smooth.
  5. 5Pour the sauce through a fine mesh strainer to remove any solids.
  6. 6Add the sauce to the seared beef.
  7. 7Cover and cook for three and a half hours.
  8. 8Remove the beef from the pot and shred it before adding it back in.
  9. 9Remove the top layer of fat in the consomé with a spoon.
  10. 10Serve with diced white onion and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces beef chuck roast
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 6 pieces ancho chiles
  • 4 pieces guajillo chiles
  • 2 pieces arbol chiles
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 stick Mexican cinnamon
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 10 pieces black peppercorns
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup cilantro

Equipment

large pottongsblenderfine-mesh strainer