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Birria de Res (Beef Birria)
Ingredients
2
poblano chiles
5
guajillo chiles
5 pounds
bone-in beef shoulder
1 tablespoon
fine sea salt
1/4 cup
neutral oil
1
medium white onion
1 (28-ounce) can
crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
distilled white vinegar
6
garlic cloves
2 tablespoons
finely grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons
dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons
toasted white sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
4
cloves
Fresh black pepper
Spices and Seasonings
1
cinnamon stick
2
fresh or dried bay leaves
1/2 cup
chopped fresh cilantro
2
limes, quartered
Corn tortillas, warmed
Bakery
Instructions
STEP 1
Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
STEP 2
Prepare the chiles: Char poblano chiles over an open flame, cover to steam, then peel, stem, and chop.
STEP 3
Toast guajillo chiles in a skillet for 15 seconds, then soak in hot water until softened.
STEP 4
Season meat with salt. Sear in a large pot with oil until browned, then transfer to a bowl.
STEP 5
Cook onion in the pot until golden, then return meat to the pot.
STEP 6
Blend tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, cloves, and black pepper with the poblanos and guajillos.
STEP 7
Pour blended mixture over the meat, add cinnamon and bay leaves, then cover with water.
STEP 8
Cover and cook in the oven until tender, about 2 hours.
STEP 9
Serve in bowls, topped with cilantro and lime, with warm tortillas on the side.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
4240 calories
Servings:
8 servings
Carbohydrates:
88 g
Fat:
160 g
Fiber:
24 g
Protein:
384 g
Sugar:
40 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
15 minutes
Cook:
2 hrs 45 mins
Total:
3 hrs