Medium
Mexican
Birria
Spicy stew traditionally made with goat or beef
330
Total Minutes
10
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
60 min
Prep Time
270 min
Cook Time
330 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
2.00 kg
Beef chuck roast
cut in chunks
1.00 kg
Beef short ribs
cut in pieces
8.00 pieces
Dried guajillo chiles
stems and seeds removed
4.00 pieces
Dried ancho chiles
stems and seeds removed
3.00 pieces
Dried chipotle chiles
stems and seeds removed
3.00 medium
Roma tomatoes
quartered
1.00 large
White onion
quartered
8.00 cloves
Garlic
whole
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Toast chiles in dry pan until fragrant, soak in hot water 30 minutes.
30 minutes
2
Season meat with salt and sear in heavy pot until browned.
15 minutes
3
Blend soaked chiles with tomatoes, onion, and garlic until smooth.
4
Strain chile mixture over meat, add water to cover.
5
Simmer covered for 3-4 hours until meat is very tender.
240 minutes
6
Shred meat and serve in bowls with broth and tortillas.