Dinner for 8

Beef Birria

Name: Beef Birria
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb beef shanck or short ribs; 2 1/2 lb beef chuck roast cut into large cubes; 6 cups water; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 3 ancho peppers; 6 guajillo peppers; 2 large roasted tomatoes; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tsp mexican oregano; 1/2 tsp marjoram; 1/2 size white onion; 1 inch of stick of mexican cinnamon; 1/2 cup white vinegar; salt to taste (optional); 1 cup chopped cilantro or 1/4 cup of dried oregano; 1 cup chopped white onion; lime wedges; 6 piece arbol peppers (optional)

$33.61for 4240 minServes 8

Beef braises in a blended chile, tomato, vinegar, and spice sauce until tender enough to shred.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef brisket, 2.5 lb$7.49/lb typical	2.5 lb	$18.73Typical price
	Beef chuck roast, 2.5 lb$6.99/lb typical	2.5 lb	$17.48Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.8 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.55Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.66Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$67.23

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Vinegar

Not included in the cost.

240 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
8servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Gluten-free Low-carb High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$8.40 per serving$33.61 for 4

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lb beef shanck or short ribs
2 1/2 lb beef chuck roast cut into large cubes
6 cups water
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
3 ancho peppers
6 guajillo peppers
2 large roasted tomatoes
4 whole cloves
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp mexican oregano
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 size white onion
1 inch of stick of mexican cinnamon
1/2 cup white vinegar
salt to taste (optional)
1 cup chopped cilantro or 1/4 cup of dried oregano
1 cup chopped white onion
lime wedges
6 piece arbol peppers (optional)

Steps

Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear it in oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
Toast the ancho, guajillo, and optional árbol peppers with the cloves, cumin, peppercorns, and cinnamon in a dry skillet for 3 minutes.
Simmer the toasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, oregano, marjoram, and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
Blend the chile mixture until smooth.
Pour the sauce and remaining 4 cups water over the beef, cover, and simmer gently for 3 hours.
Shred the beef when it reaches at least 160 F, then simmer it in the sauce for 10 minutes.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and onion, and serve with lime wedges.

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