Description

Tender beef or lamb simmered in a smoky chili sauce made with ancho, guajillo, and arbol peppers — a rich, authentic Mexican Birria perfect for tacos or stew!

Ingredients

Scale

5 ancho chiles
5 guajillo chiles
2–3 arbol chiles
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
3 tomatoes
5 garlic cloves
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
4 cups beef stock
3.5 lbs beef or lamb

Instructions

Toast dried chiles until fragrant; soak in hot water 20 min.
Sauté onion, tomatoes, and garlic; blend with chiles, spices, vinegar, and 1 cup broth.
Marinate meat with sauce for 2 hours or overnight.
Simmer meat with remaining broth and tomatoes for 3 hours until tender.
Serve as stew or shred for tacos with consommé broth.

Notes

Strain sauce for smoothness. Marinating overnight deepens flavor. Serve with lime, onions, and cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooked
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 335
Sodium: 1251mg
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 40g

Keywords: birria, Mexican beef stew, birria tacos, authentic birria recipe, guajillo chili stew