Homemade Beef Birria

Elaboració

1. 01
   Pas 1Dry and season beef

   Make sure the chuck roast is completely dry. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.

   Beef chuckSaltBlack pepper
2. 02
   Pas 2Toast the chiles15s

   Toast dried chiles on each side for about 15 seconds to help with acidity and boost flavor. Do not go over 15 seconds or it can get bitter.

   Nota

   Watch carefully—over-toasting will make the sauce bitter.

   Chili pepper
3. 03
   Pas 3Soak the chiles15 min

   Throw the toasted chiles into hot water, cover, and let them sit for about 15 minutes to soften.

   Chili pepper
4. 04
   Pas 4Toast the cumin30s

   While waiting for the chiles, toast the cumin for 30 seconds to get a rich cumin flavor.

   Nota

   Toasting makes a difference—don't skip this step.

   Cumin
5. 05
   Pas 5Blend the sauce

   Add the softened chiles and toasted cumin into the blender. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.

   Chili pepperCumin
6. 06
   Pas 6Sear the beef

   Sear the seasoned beef until you get a nice brown crust on all sides. This gives the birria good flavor. Remove from the pot once ready.

   Beef chuck
7. 07
   Pas 7Cook the sauce5 min

   Add the blended sauce to the pot, passing it through a fine mesh strainer. Scrape the brown bits and cook for about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

   Salt
8. 08
   Pas 8Braise the beef2h

   Add the seared beef back into the pot. Pour in the remainder of beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook until the beef is fork tender, about 2 hours.

   Beef chuckBeef stock
9. 09
   Pas 9Shred and serve

   Once the beef is fork tender, shred it. Add a little bit more of the birria sauce and it's ready to serve. Use for birria tacos, birria ramen, mac and cheese, or any other dish.

   Nota

   The world is your oyster—get creative with how you serve it.

   Beef chuck