Jul 14 2026

Birria Recipe

Time4h
Serves4

Chipotle Braised Pulled Short Ribs with Melted Cheeses, Consomé Tortillas. Topped with Queso Chihuahua, Pickled Onions And Cilantro.

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Ingredients

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For the Birria

Method

Preparing the Birria

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. In a dry skillet, toast the chiles over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make the Sauce

    In a blender, combine toasted chiles, chipotle peppers, garlic cloves, cumin seeds, oregano, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth, adding more broth as needed to achieve a pourable consistency.

  3. 3

    Sear the Ribs

    Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Birria

    In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until soft. Pour in the blended sauce and add the seared short ribs, bay leaves, and the remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart.

Serving the Birria

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tortillas

    While the birria is cooking, heat the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the birria is ready, shred the meat with two forks. Place a generous amount of shredded beef on a warm tortilla, top with queso Chihuahua cheese, and fold the tortilla.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Top the assembled tacos with pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with a cup of the consomé for dipping.

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