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Making Birria de Res at home is an easy way to pump up the flavor quotient for any number of celebrations. Try this trendy authentic Mexican recipe that can be eaten as either new-world tacos or old-world stew.
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TOTAL TIME: 8 H 45 Min
– 8 cups water – 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast or beef shank – 1/2 onion – 8 garlic cloves – 1 tablespoon salt – 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns – 3 bay leaves – 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano – 2 sprigs marjoram – 1 sprig mint – 2 springs thyme (optional) Red Chile Sauce – 8 guajillo chiles or California or New Mexico – 2 ancho chiles (optional) – 3 garlic cloves – 1/4 onion – 5 cups water – 2 teaspoons salt Toppings – chopped white onion – chopped cilantro – chopped radishes – lime wedges Tacos – yellow corn tortillas – Chihuahua, Oaxaca, or Monterey jack cheese, shredded (optional for quesatacos)
Ingredients
Step 1 – In a slow cooker add water, beef chunks (cut into 4-inch cubes), onion, garlic, salt, black peppercorns, bay leaves, oregano, marjoram, mint, and thyme (if using).
Step 2 – Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Step 3 – Remove the beef and shred the meat and discard fat pieces. Season to taste. Place shredded meat back in the slow cooker with broth.
Step 1 – Remove stems, seeds, and veins from the chile pods. Place in a colander and rinse well with cool water.
Step 2 – Add chiles, garlic, onion, and water to a large pot. Bring water to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the chiles over with tongs to make sure the chiles soften evenly. Allow time to cool down before blending. Do not discard water.
Step 3 – Once cooled, place the chiles, garlic, onion, and liquid in blender with salt. Blend until smooth. If necessary, season with more salt. Strain sauce through a fine sieve into the slow cooker and stir. Discard skins and seeds.
RED CHILI SAUCE
Step 1 – Serve in a bowl as a stew with diced onion, radishes, and fresh cilantro and serve with corn tortillas.
STEW
Step 1 – Heat a comal (cast iron griddle) over medium-low heat.
Step 2 – Dip the tortillas one at a time in the consommé. Place on the comal and top with cheese if making quesatacos (cheese birria tacos). Add shredded beef over half the tortilla and chopped cilantro and onion. Drizzle the beef with a little more consommé.
Step 3 – When the cheese is melted, fold each tortilla in half. Cook, flipping halfway through, until browned and slightly crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
TACOS
Step 4 – Serve tacos garnished with additional diced onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, and small bowls of warm consommé for dipping.
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