Birria Lg. Recipe
Make Birria Lg. Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat and Marination
Cooking Liquid
Garnishes
Method
Meat Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks and season with salt. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Marinade
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. In a skillet, toast the chiles lightly over medium heat until fragrant. Transfer chiles to a blender.
- 3
Blend Marinade
Add garlic cloves, cumin seeds, oregano, black peppercorns, lime juice, and 1 cup of beef broth to the blender. Blend until smooth, adding more broth if necessary.
- 4
Marinate the Beef
Pour the marinade over the beef chunks in a large bowl. Mix well to coat all the pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Simmer the Beef
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
Final Touches and Serving
- 7
- 8
Serve
Serve the birria hot in bowls with chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side. Accompany with warm corn tortillas for dipping.
