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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Beef Birria
A Mexican beef stew simmered with dried chiles, tomato, spices, and served with corn tortillas and consome.
Hard⏱️ 5 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~514 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 180 min cook 120 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 5 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking3 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 900 gr Beef shank
- 500 gr Beef neck
For the sauce
- 5 adet Dried hot peppers
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 5 diş Garlic
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Grape vinegar
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Oregano
- 2 adet Bay leaves
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 12 adet Corn tortillas
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried peppers, then roughly chop the tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
- 2
Soften the peppers in hot water for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Blend the peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, grape vinegar, cumin, oregano, and salt.
- 4
Coat the beef shank and neck with the sauce and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 5
Put the meat in a pot with the sauce and bay leaves, then add 3 cups of water to cover.
- 6
Cook over low heat for 3 hours until the meat pulls apart into strands.
3 hr180:00 - 7
Shred the meat, warm the corn tortillas, and serve the birria with consome broth, cilantro, and onion.
💡 Tip: Soften the dried chiles without scorching them; burnt skins give the consome a bitter, harsh smokiness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve birria with corn tortillas, chopped onion, cilantro, and optional lime wedges like a juicy taco platter.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~514
kcal calories
38
g protein
32
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 25%Fat 45%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Beef Birria make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Beef Birria take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 180 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 330 minutes in total.Is Beef Birria difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Beef Birria have?
Approximately 514 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 32g, fat: 26g.Is Beef Birria allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Beef Birria belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Beef Birria need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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