Birria recipe served on a plate, by Camp Taco at Lost Forty Brewing
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Birria Recipe

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@camptacoatlostfortybrewing

Dec 25 2025

4h

Serves 6

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Recipe information

Make Birria in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Meat Preparation

Spices and Marinade

Additional Ingredients

Preparation

Meat Preparation

1. Prepare the Meat

Cut the beef chuck roast and lamb shoulder into large chunks. Season with salt and black pepper evenly on all sides.

Spices and Marinade

2. Prepare the Chiles

Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles. Toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

3. Blend the Marinade

In a blender, combine toasted chiles, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.

4. Marinate the Meat

Pour the blended marinade over the seasoned meat in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Birria

5. Cook the Meat

In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the marinated meat along with the remaining beef broth, chopped onion, bay leaves, and enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

6. Simmer

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

7. Shred the Meat

Remove the pot from heat. Take the meat out and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat back to the pot and stir to combine with the broth.

Serving

8. Serve

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Provide corn tortillas on the side for dipping into the flavorful broth.

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