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Beef Birria Recipe

A delicious and flavorful Mexican beef stew that's perfect for tacos or on its own.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef chuck roast
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 5 Dried guajillo chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 3 Dried ancho chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 1 White onion chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  3. 3. Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  4. 4. Add the guajillo and ancho chiles to the pot, toasting them lightly.
  5. 5. Add the beef broth, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  7. 7. Return the beef to the pot and pour the blended sauce over it. Cover and cook in the oven for about 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  8. 8. Season with salt to taste and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Beef, Birria, Mexican
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