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Authentic Birria

Authentic Birria

Discover the rich and savory flavors of Authentic Birria, a traditional Mexican dish worthy of any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • blender

Ingredients
  

Beef

  • 3 lbs beef chuck cut into chunks
  • 1 cup diced onion for flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Spices

  • 2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Liquids

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef chunks on all sides.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
  • Stir in the spices and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in the beef broth and water, then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, until beef is tender.
  • Let it rest for at least 1 hour before serving for the flavors to develop.

Notes

Serve with tortillas, onion, and cilantro for an authentic experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Authentic Birria, comfort food, Mexican cuisine, slow-cooked, tender beef, traditional recipes
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