Beef Birria
Beef Birria is a delicious and hearty Mexican dish, perfect for special occasions or a comforting weeknight dinner. Enjoy shredded beef in warm tortillas with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
- Tortillas for serving
- Chopped onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- Remove the stems and seeds and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
- In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- Place the beef chunks in the crockpot and pour the blended sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
Serving
- Once cooked, shred the beef and serve with tortillas, garnished with onions and cilantro.
Notes
Make sure to toast the chiles well for a deeper flavor. If you like spiciness, leave some seeds in the chiles. For extra richness, you can add a bit of beef fat or lard to the cooking liquid. Serve the broth as a soup alongside the birria for an authentic experience.