Birria Recipe: Easy and Flavorful Dish for Homemade Bliss
Indulge in the rich flavors of this traditional Birria recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add beef and brown on all sides.
- Soak guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water until soft, then blend with spices and broth.
- Pour the blended mixture over the beef, add bay leaves, and simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Shred the beef and serve with broth.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and diced onions on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Birria, beef, Mexican, recipe