Description
Mexican Birria is a traditional stew hailing from the vibrant region of Jalisco, known for its rich flavors and comforting warmth. This hearty dish features tender meat, typically lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a flavorful chili sauce that brings together a perfect blend of spices. Whether you choose to serve it as a savory soup or fill it into warm tacos, Mexican Birria is sure to impress at any gathering. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for meal prep, as leftovers only get better with time. Dive into this culinary delight and experience the authentic taste of Mexico right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 pounds lamb shoulder (or beef shank)
- 5 ancho peppers
- 5 guajillo peppers
- 1 large white onion
- 3 large tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 large roasted tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare chilies by toasting them in a large pan until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Cook chopped onion and tomatoes in olive oil until softened; add garlic towards the end.
- Blend cooked aromatics with soaked chilies, seasonings, apple cider vinegar, and beef stock until smooth.
- Marinate meat with the sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a large pot, combine marinated meat with remaining beef stock and roasted tomatoes; cook on medium heat for about 3 hours until tender.
- Serve as a soup or shred the meat for tacos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chiles de árbol.