Dark Birria
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Slow-cooked beef in a dark, complex sauce made from charred dried chiles, tomatoes, and warm spices. Traditionally served with tortillas, cheese, and garnishes for an authentic Mexican stew.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3 lbs. chuck roast or beef brisket
- 3 Ancho chiles
- 3 Mulato chiles
- 3-4 Pasilla chiles
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2-3 cups stock
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- pinch of ground clove
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
- olive oil
- 10-14 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used Jack)
- finely chopped raw onion
- freshly chopped cilantro
- limes
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 390M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 6h
- Sodium
- 982mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1004mg
- Calcium
- 272mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 982MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.