Traditional Mexican stew.
Made with goat, beef, or lamb, marinated in dried chiles, vinegar, garlic, and herbs, then slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Our Birria Spice Blend delivers authentic, rich flavor with consistent results, long shelf life, and quick, easy preparation for foodservice kitchens.
These ingredients combine to create the rich, smoky, and aromatic flavor of authentic birria adobo.
Guajillo chiles
Ancho chiles (or pasilla)
Árbol chiles
Garlic
Ground cumin
Ground cloves or whole cloves
Black peppercorns
Mexican oregano
Bay leaves
Ceylon cinnamon
Ground ginger
Thyme
Coriander (seeds or leaves)
White or apple cider vinegar
Roma tomatoes
Yellow or white onion
Beef, Lamb, or Goat meat (½ – 1 kg)
Tomato purée or sauce (100 g)
Birria Mix (30 g)
Water (3 cups)
In a pot, mix the Birria Mix, tomato purée, and water until well combined. Stir to dissolve the spices completely.
Place the meat (cut into medium pieces) into the mixture. Ensure the liquid covers the meat completely.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hrs, or until the meat is very tender and can be easily shredded.
Cook for 35–40 min after reaching pressure.
Cook on low for 6–8 hrs.
Add salt if necessary.
Shred the meat and serve in tacos, with a bit of broth (consomé) for dipping. Garnish with chopped onion, cilantro, and lime.