Name: Mexican Birria
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5 ancho peppers (stems and seeds removed); 5 guajillo peppers (stems and seeds removed); 2-3 chiles de arbol (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large white onion (chopped); 3 large tomatoes (chopped); 5 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup apple cider vinegar; 2 large roasted tomatoes (chopped); 4 cups beef stock (separated); 3.5 pounds lamb shoulder (or beef shank or chuck roast)

Description

A flavorful and hearty Mexican dish, perfect for any occasion, featuring tender meat marinated in a rich sauce of spices and peppers.

Ingredients

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5 ancho peppers (stems and seeds removed)
5 guajillo peppers (stems and seeds removed)
2–3 chiles de arbol (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion (chopped)
3 large tomatoes (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 large roasted tomatoes (chopped)
4 cups beef stock (separated)
3.5 pounds lamb shoulder (or beef shank or chuck roast)

Instructions

Toast the dried ancho and guajillo peppers in a pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the skins darken slightly.
Remove from heat and soak the peppers in hot water for about 20 minutes until soft.
In the same pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onion and tomatoes, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add chopped garlic to the pan and sauté for another minute.
Blend the soaked peppers, sautéed vegetables, and spices until smooth to create the sauce.
Marinate the lamb shoulder in the blended sauce for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Cook the marinated meat with the remaining beef stock in a large pot over medium heat for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
Serve in bowls or use as a filling for tortillas, topped with diced onions, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the meat longer and adjust spice levels to taste.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Birria, Mexican stew, Lamb, Tacos, Comfort food, Authentic Mexican recipe