The Ultimate Birria Recipe: Unforgettable Flavors Await!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 5dried Anaheim chile peppers, stemmed and seeded

  • 5guajillo chile peppers, stemmed and seeded

  • water to cover

  • ¼onion

  • 1tablespoonmixed spices, or more to taste

  • 1tablespoonsalt, or to taste

  • 3poundscubed beef stew meat

  • 6bay leaves

Cooking Directions

  1. Place Anaheim and guajillo peppers in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

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  2. Transfer chiles and water into a blender; add onion, mixed spices, and salt. Blend until smooth.

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  3. Place stew meat in a large pot; stir in pureed chile mixture and add bay leaves. Cook over medium-low heat until meat is very tender, 3 to 5 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
8%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
630mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
21g
43%
Vitamin C
28mg
31%
Calcium
14mg
1%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
321mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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