Birria Beef

Get ready to savor the bold, rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with this Birria Beef recipe! Made with tender beef chuck roast, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection in a fragrant, smoky blend of guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles, complemented by warm spices like cumin, oregano, cloves, and cinnamon. The depth of flavor comes alive through a silky chile paste, crafted from toasted and rehydrated dried chiles, garlic, and tangy apple cider vinegar. Simmered low and slow for hours in beef broth, the result is melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef immersed in a savory, spiced broth known as consommé. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish with warm tortillas, fresh lime, and chopped onions and cilantro for an irresistible feast. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, or as a hearty soup, Birria Beef is a must-try recipe for fans of authentic Mexican flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 5 units guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 2 units ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 2 units dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 1 unit white onion, quartered
• 6 units garlic cloves
• 2 units bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 unit cinnamon stick
• 5 units cloves
• 5 units black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the beef into large chunks and set aside.

Step 2

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Step 3

Transfer the toasted chiles to a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until they are softened.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a cup of the soaking liquid from the chiles. Blend until you have a smooth paste.

Step 5

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear them until well-browned on all sides. Do this in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Once browned, return all the beef to the pot. Pour the chile paste over the beef, ensuring the beef is completely coated.

Step 7

Add the bay leaves, beef broth, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 3 hours or until the beef is incredibly tender and can easily be shredded with a fork.

Step 9

Remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Serve the birria beef with its broth, accompanied by tortillas, chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2579.2 grams (2579.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3937

Total Fat 306.20g	393%
Saturated Fat 114.60g	573%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 1021mg	340%
Sodium 9174mg	399%
Total Carbohydrate 51.60g	19%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 9.10g
Protein 263.90g	528%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 485mg	37%
Iron 47mg	263%
Potassium 5211mg	111%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.6%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 5.1%