Beef Birria
Beef Birria is a rich, chile-forward stew with tender chuck and short ribs simmered in a guajillo, tomato, and warm-spice broth. Notes of cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and clove balance gentle heat and a touch of sweetness, perfect for cozy weekends or gatherings. Serve with chopped onion, cilantro, and lime to brighten each hearty, savory bowl.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs 40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Cut the beef chuck in half; then cut each half into 3- to 4-inch pieces. Cut each beef short rib through the middle, straight down to the bone.
- 2
Place the beef chuck and short ribs in a soup pot; season with kosher salt, oregano, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. Toss thoroughly until the meat is evenly coated with the spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 3
Prepare the guajillo chiles by snipping off the stems with scissors; slice them open and scrape or shake out the seeds onto a plate to discard.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the guajillo chiles and toss in the hot oil for about 30 seconds. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; toss to combine. Add the tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5
Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to purée the mixture as smooth as possible, or use a countertop blender, working in batches as needed.
- 6
Remove the soup pot with the meat from the refrigerator. Strain the puréed chili mixture into the pot using a large mesh strainer. Add the chicken broth, vinegar, bay leaves, and honey to the pot.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fall-apart tender, 3 to 4 hours. Skim the fat from the top and reserve it for future birria queso tacos.
- 8
To serve, place a few chunks of beef into a soup bowl and spoon some cooking liquid over the top. Sprinkle with some white onion and cilantro; squeeze lime juice on top.
- Calories 761.74 kcal High
- Protein 41.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 57.15 g High
- Saturated Fat 23.88 g High
- Trans Fat 1.21 g High
- Cholesterol 133.13 mg High
- Sodium 758.39 mg High
- Fiber 3.46 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 64.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.44 mg Good Source
- Potassium 610.38 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 101.29 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 11.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Beef Birria is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 10 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Short Ribs, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 761.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Birria?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Beef Birria made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Short Ribs, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 22 is above.
- What goes well with Beef Birria?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef Birria?
- About 4 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 761.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Birria easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 8 steps.
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