Authentic Birria: A Juicy Twist to Your Homemade Feast
Discover the rich flavors and tender texture of Authentic Birria, a dish that brings a twist to your homemade feast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow-cooked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 pound lamb shoulder
- 4 dried guajillo chilis
- 2 dried ancho chilis
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilis in warm water for 15 minutes.
- In a blender, combine soaked chilis, garlic, onion, cumin, and oregano, then blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, add the beef and lamb, pour the chili mixture over, and add the beef broth and bay leaves.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Shred the meat and serve in bowls with broth.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some jalapenos to the chili mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg