½–1 kg of meat (beef, lamb, or goat)
¼ cup (30 g) of Birria Mix
100 g of tomato purée or sauce
3 cups of water
Instructions:
Prepare the broth:
In a pot, mix the Birria Mix, tomato purée, and water until well combined. Stir to dissolve the spices completely.
Add the meat:
Place the meat (cut into medium pieces) into the mixture. Ensure the liquid covers the meat completely.
Cook:
Stovetop: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender and can be easily shredded.
Pressure cooker: Cook for 35–40 minutes after reaching pressure.
Slow cooker: Cook on low for 6–8 hours.
3. Adjust seasoning:
Taste and add salt if necessary.
4. Serve:
Shred the meat and serve in tacos, with a bit of broth (consomé) for dipping. Garnish with chopped onion, cilantro, and lime.
Birria is a traditional Mexican dish, known for its rich, flavorful meat stew typically made with goat, beef, or lamb. The meat is marinated in a blend of dried chiles, vinegar, garlic, and aromatic herbs before being slow-cooked to tender perfection.
Birria has deep cultural roots, this iconic dish embodies Mexican culinary heritage and is widely enjoyed across the country.
Typical spices and chiles used in birria adobo include:
Guajillo chiles
Ancho chiles (sometimes called pasilla)
Árbol chiles
Garlic
Ground cumin
Ground cloves or whole cloves
Black peppercorns
Mexican oregano
Bay leaves
"These ingredients combine to create the rich, smoky, and aromatic flavor characteristic of authentic birria adobo"
Mexican cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon)
Ground ginger
Thyme
Coriander (seeds or leaves)
Distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Roma tomatoes
Yellow or white onion