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A vibrant bowl of rich, dark red birria beef stew topped with fresh cilantro, slices of toasted bread on the side, steam rising, with tender beef chunks and colorful spices visible, styled simply on a rustic wooden table

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Birria Beef Stew

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A slow-cooked, flavorful Mexican beef stew made with tender beef, roasted peppers, tomates, and traditional spices, simmered to perfection.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo peppers
  • 2 dried ancho peppers
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rehydrate the dried peppers in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend with garlic to make a smooth sauce.
  2. Season beef chunks with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet until browned.
  3. Add the blended peppers, sliced onion, cumin, oregano, and beef broth to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
  5. Serve hot with fresh cilantro and warm bread or tortillas.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, roast the peppers before blending.
  • Adjust spice levels with more or less dried peppers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg