Birria Recipe

Birria is a traditional Mexican stew made with goat or beef, and is often served in tacos or as a soup. The key to this flavorful dish is the use of dried chilies and spices. Here is a recipe for birria:

Birria Ingredients:

3 lbs beef chuck roast or goat meat

6 dried guajillo chiles

4 dried ancho chiles

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups beef broth

1/2 cup white vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Corn tortillas, chopped onions, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for serving

Birria Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and place them in a blender.
4. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, beef broth, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the blender and blend until smooth.
5. Trim any excess fat from the beef or goat meat and cut it into large chunks.
6. Pour the chile mixture over the meat in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
7. Cover the pot and place it in the preheated oven.
8. Bake for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
9. Remove the pot from the oven and shred the meat with a fork.
10. Serve the birria hot in bowls, garnished with chopped onions, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
11. Alternatively, serve the birria in tacos with warm corn tortillas.
12. Enjoy your delicious and flavorful birria!