Beef Birria

Name: Beef Birria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 pounds chuck roast (or half beef short ribs and half chuck roast) cut into 2 to 3 inch chunks; (I get my grass-fed, grass-finished beef here); sea salt; 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 large onion, sliced in half and peeled with the stem left on; 8 cups beef stock; 3 dried guajillo chiles, seeded with the stems cut off (get them here); 3 dried chile de arbol, seeded with the stems cut off (get them here); chopped red onions, cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

This homemade Beef Birria recipe has a rich, flavorful broth and is delicious, hearty Mexican stew. It is best served with some fresh cilantro, chopped red onions, and a squeeze of lime juice. Use the leftover meat to make beef birria quesatacos and dip them in the leftover consommé. Either way, your tastebuds are sure to be delighted.

Updated at: Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:53:06 GMT