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Birria

Jalisco chilli-braised meat in rich consommé.

Prep20 min
Cook4 h
Total4 h 20 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving395 kcal
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MexicoMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Beef1.5 kg
  • Guajillo6
  • Ancho3
  • Chipotle2
  • Tomatoes2
  • Garlic6 cloves
  • Cumin, oregano, clove, cinnamon, bay1 set
  • Vinegar3 tbsp
  • Water2 L

Method

  1. AdoboToast and blend chillies with spices and vinegar.
  2. BraiseBraise meat in adobo 3–4 hours; shred.
  3. ServeServe with consommé.

Nutrition per serving

Calories395 kcal
Protein36.5 g
Carbohydrates4.3 g
Fat26.4 g
Fibre0.8 g
Sugar1.8 g
Sodium134 mg
Saturated fat10.3 g
Serving sizeabout 410 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Birria take to make?

About 4 h 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 4 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Birria?

About 395 kcal per serving, with 36 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 410 g each.

Which allergens does Birria contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Birria from?

Birria is a main course from Mexico. Jalisco chilli-braised meat in rich consommé.

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