Beef Birria
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A warm, aromatic stew of slow-braised beef with dried chiles, warm spices, and tomato. Traditionally served with tortillas, onion, cilantro, and lime for dipping or making into tacos.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 pounds boneless chuck
- 2 pound oxtail or short ribs
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil ((avocado or vegetable oil))
- 7 ancho chiles ((ends trimmed and de-seeded))
- 7 guajillo chiles ((ends trimmed and de-seeded))
- 3 chiles de arbol ((ends trimmed and de-seeded))
- 1 white onion ((peeled and halved))
- 6 garlic cloves ((peeled))
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 Mexican cinnamon stick ((See note if not using Mexican cinnamon))
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 6 to 8 cups beef broth or water ((divided))
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- ¼ cup minced white onion (from 1/4 onion)
- Lime wedges
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 225M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 3h 30m
- Sodium
- 1672mg
- Total sugar
- 14g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1619mg
- Calcium
- 79mg
- Iron
- 10mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1672MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.