Birria Burrito Recipe
Make Birria Burrito Recipe in just 3h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat Preparation
Burrito Assembly
Method
Meat Preparation
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Broth
Remove stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Blend the Sauce
Transfer toasted chiles to a blender. Add garlic cloves, onion, bay leaves, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth. If necessary, add more water to achieve a sauce-like consistency.
- 4
Cook the Meat
Pour the blended sauce over the meat in the pot. Add the remaining 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 3 hours, until the meat is tender.
- 5
Burrito Assembly
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet, warm the flour tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
Fill the Burritos
Place a generous portion of the shredded meat mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and shredded cheese if using.
- 8
Roll the Burrito
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- 9
Serve
Serve the burritos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
