Birria Dinner Recipe
Served with delicious birria, cheese, cilantro, onions, lime, rice, beans & tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Birria Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
Remove stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Meat
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned. Remove the meat and set aside.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the blended sauce into the pot, add the beef broth, bay leaves, and seared meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- 5
Simmer
Allow the birria to simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
- 6
Prepare the Accompaniments
While the birria simmers, prepare rice and beans. Chop cilantro and onions, and slice lime wedges.
- 7
