Name: Authentic Birria de Res (Traditional Mexican Beef Stew)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 210 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Meat and Broth:**; 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large 2-inch chunks; 1 lb beef short ribs or oxtail (optional, for added richness); 1 large white onion, quartered; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred); 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 8 cups water (or beef broth); *For the Adobo Marinade:**; 5 dried guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed; 5 dried ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed; 2 dried chiles de árbol, stems removed (adjust for heat); 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (preferably Ceylon); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 5 whole allspice berries; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; *For Serving:**; Corn tortillas; White onion, finely diced; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges

Birria 🇲🇽 Mexico

A traditional Mexican stew made from beef, lamb, or goat.

Stew traditional

Made with

Meat chili peppers spices vinegar

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