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Birria (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Birria (Slow Cooker) Recipe
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This Birria recipe is a traditional Mexican dish made with tender beef slow-cooked in a flavorful, rich sauce. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions!

Ingredients

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Beef:

  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 3-inch chunks)

Chilies:

  • 10 guajillo chilies
  • 5 ancho chilies
  • 3 arbol chilies

Veggies:

  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion (quartered)
  • 6 garlic cloves (unpeeled)

Broth and Spices:

  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 bay leaves

Optional for Serving:

  • Chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Deseed the chilies: Slice the stems off the chilies, remove the seeds, and rinse.
  2. Simmer the chilies: Simmer guajillo chilies, ancho chilies, arbol chilies in water for 15 minutes.
  3. Roast the veggies: Char tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the oven.
  4. Make the sauce: Blend chilies, water, garlic, tomatoes, onion, broth, vinegar, and spices.
  5. Slow cook the birria: Cook beef with sauce and bay leaves in a slow cooker for 8-9 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
  6. Shred the meat: Remove beef, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
  7. Combine meat and sauce: Let the beef absorb the sauce.
  8. Serve: Enjoy the birria with optional garnishes.

Notes

  • You can serve the birria with warm tortillas for a delicious taco experience.
  • Adjust the spiciness by adding or reducing the number of chilies.
  • Leftover birria can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Birria, Mexican, Slow Cooker, Beef, Stew

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