Birria de Res Recipe

Name: Birria de Res Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 cups water ((for meat)); 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast or beef shank; 1/2 onion; 8 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns; 3 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 sprigs marjoram; 1 sprig mint; 2 springs thyme (optional); 8 guajillo chiles or California or New Mexico; 2 ancho chiles (optional); 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 onion; 5 cups water ((for chile sauce)); 2 teaspoons salt; chopped white onion; chopped cilantro; chopped radishes; lime wedges; yellow corn tortillas; Chihuahua, Oaxaca, or Monterey jack cheese (shredded (optional for quesatacos))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

Learn how to make authentic birria de res with tender beef and a rich red chile consommé. This easy slow cooker birria recipe is perfect for tacos or serving as a traditional Mexican stew.

Updated at: Tue, 12 May 2026 06:54:53 GMT