Beef Birria

Name: Beef Birria
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds beef (cut into 1-inch cubes); 3 guajillo peppers (stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion (sliced); 2 garlic cloves chopped; 1 cup canned tomatoes; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 bay leaves; Cilantro and diced onion for serving

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:2h 30min

Beef Birria is a tribute to the beauty of slow-cooked food, marrying beef with an array of spices in a rich stew with layers of deep, earthy flavors. Savored with tortillas or in Quesabirria Tacos or Salpicon de Res, this dish is a humble symphony of taste.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:35:06 GMT