How To Make Juicy Beef Birria Recipe On Stovetop

dried guajillo chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh bell peppers provide a similar sweetness without the spice.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories while adding flavor.

Rinse 4 dried California chiles with water, then remove stems and seeds.

Place the chiles in a blender.

Add 7 cloves of garlic, half a tablespoon of black pepper, salt, 3 cups of water, and 2 tomatoes to the blender.

Blend until smooth to make the birria sauce.

Chop 2-3 lbs of beef chuck into chunks, about 6 pieces.

Season the beef with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a saucepan and sear the beef chunks for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

Transfer the seared beef to a pot and pour the blended sauce over it, mixing to coat the beef.

Cover the pot and cook on medium-low heat for about 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Once the beef is tender and easily shreds, transfer it to a bowl along with the sauce.

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