Description
Mexican Birria is a flavorful and comforting stew that reflects the heart of Jalisco’s culinary tradition. This rich dish features tender meat simmered in a spicy chili sauce, delivering deep, smoky flavors perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a hearty soup or stuffed in delicious tacos, birria is sure to impress your family and guests alike. This easy-to-follow recipe makes it accessible for cooks of all levels, allowing you to enjoy authentic Mexican flavors right at home.
Ingredients
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- 5 ancho peppers
- 5 guajillo peppers
- 2–3 chiles de árbol (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large white onion
- 3 large tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups beef stock
- 3.5 pounds lamb shoulder (or beef shank)
Instructions
- Prepare the chilies: Toast ancho, guajillo, and optional chiles de árbol in a pan for 1-2 minutes per side. Soak them in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Cook the aromatics: In the same pan, heat olive oil, add onion and tomatoes; cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the sauce: Blend cooked ingredients with soaked chilies and seasonings until smooth.
- Marinate the meat: Coat large chunks of lamb with the sauce; marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Cook the birria: Combine marinated meat and sauce with roasted tomatoes and beef stock in a large pot; simmer for about 3 hours until tender.
- Serve: Enjoy birria as soup with broth or shredded in warm tacos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg