Mexican birria de res: Indulge in a Flavorful Homemade Delight
A classic dish from Jalisco, Mexico, birria de res is a hearty stew packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stewing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Start by toasting the dried chiles in a pan until fragrant.
- Blend the toasted chiles with garlic, onion, and spices to make a marinade.
- Coat the beef chuck with the marinade and let it sit for at least an hour.
- Place the marinated beef in a large pot, add the beef broth, and bay leaves.
- Simmer on low heat for several hours until the meat is tender.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the beef overnight.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and lime for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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