Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJuan's Flaming Fajitas & CantinaAvailable Birria Style With Our Signature Birria Beef, Onions, Cilantro, And Grilled Jalapeno Slices Recipe

Available Birria Style With Our Signature Birria Beef, Onions, Cilantro, And Grilled Jalapeno Slices Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Make Available Birria Style With Our Signature Birria Beef, Onions, Cilantro, And Grilled Jalapeno Slices Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnishes

Method

Prepare the Birria

  1. 1

    Soak the Chiles

    In a bowl, soak the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until they are softened. Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles.

  2. 2

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, cumin, black peppercorns, and a little bit of the soaking water. Blend until smooth to create a sauce.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, add the birria beef, the blended sauce, bay leaves, salt, and remaining water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender and can be shredded easily.

Prepare Garnishes

  1. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the beef is cooking, dice the onion, chop the cilantro, and slice the jalapeños. Set them aside for serving.

  2. 5

    Prepare Lime Wedges

    Cut the limes into wedges and set aside for serving.

Serve

  1. 6

    Shred the Beef

    Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    In a bowl, serve the birria beef with a ladle of the broth. Top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and grilled jalapeno slices. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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