Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth)
Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth) features succulent goat leg infused with ancho chiles, warm spices, and a tangy vinegar kick, yielding tender meat and a rich, tomato-forward consomé. A fiery chile de árbol salsa and minced onion add heat and crunch for balance. Serve for a festive weekend meal or special gathering where bold, traditional Mexican flavors shine.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook4 hrs 20 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the ancho chile peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the chiles soak in the hot water until soft, about 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
Blend the softened chiles with 1 cup vinegar, 15 peppercorns, ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 3 cloves, 1 pinch marjoram, 1 pinch cumin, and 1 pinch thyme until the marinade is smooth. Strain the marinade into a bowl.
- 3
Place the goat in a bowl and pour in the marinade, coating the goat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the goat and marinade to a baking dish; cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the goat is very tender, about 3 1/2 hours. Remove the lid or foil and cook until the goat is browned, about 15 minutes. Pour the meat juices into a container and reserve. Cover the goat to keep warm.
- 6
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the tomatoes and boil until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let the tomatoes cool until easy to handle.
- 7
Peel the tomatoes and place them in a blender with the reserved goat juices, 2 cups water, 3 peppercorns, 2 garlic cloves, 2 cloves, 1 pinch marjoram, 1 pinch thyme, and 1 pinch cumin. Blend until the meat sauce is smooth.
- 8
Pour the meat sauce into a small saucepan and season with salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer over low heat.
- 9
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the chiles de arbol and boil until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 10
Blend the softened chiles with 1/4 cup vinegar, 10 peppercorns, 1 garlic clove, and salt until the hot sauce is smooth. Strain into a glass.
- 11
Cut the goat into bite-sized pieces and serve with a generous amount of meat sauce and hot sauce on the side. Sprinkle the onion over the goat.
- Calories 35.55 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 21.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.05 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.19 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 15.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 27.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 70.39 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 2.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jalisco Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 4 hrs 55 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Black Peppercorns, Cherry Tomato, and Dried Chile de Árbol. Each serving provides about 35.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth) made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Black Peppercorns, Cherry Tomato, Dried Chile de Árbol, Dried Thyme. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth)?
- About 4 hrs 55 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 35.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth) healthy?
- Jalisco-Style Birria de Chivo (Braised Goat in Chile Broth) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 35.55 calories and 0.7 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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