Delicious Beef Birria
A hearty and flavorful Mexican dish made with tender beef and a rich, spicy broth. Serve with fresh tortillas, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds beef brisket or beef shankcut into large pieces
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons dried oregano
- ●2 tablespoons ground cumin
- ●2 tablespoons chili powder
- ●2 chipotle peppers in adobo saucechopped
- ●4 cups beef broth
- ●2 cups tomatoesdiced
- ●4 limesjuiced
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the oregano, cumin, chili powder, and chipotle peppers to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the beef broth, tomatoes, and browned beef to the pot.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 8
Braise the birria for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 9
Shred the beef with two forks and return it to the pot.
- 10
Season the birria with salt and lime juice.
- 11
Serve the birria hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.