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Birria is a spicy [[Mexican]] [[Meat|meat]] [[Stew|stew]] often served during festive periods, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, Mother's Day, and weddings. Originally from Jalisco, it is a common dish in Mexican food outlets. It is served with [[Corn tortillas|corn tortillas]], [[Onion|onion]], [[Coriander|coriander]], and [[Lime wedges|lime wedges]].

It can be made [[Goat|goat]], [[Lamb|lamb]] or [[Mutton|mutton]] as well as [[Beef|beef]] and [[Pork|pork]].

Birria is made using a base of [[Dried|dried]] [[Roasted|roasted]] [[Peppers|peppers]]. This gives birria both its characteristic savouriness as well as its remarkable variety, as different cooks will choose different peppers to use for the stock base. Birria is served by combining a bowl of broth with freshly chopped roasted [[Meat|meat]] of the customer's choice.

Eat it by filling a [[Corn|corn]] [[Tortilla|tortilla]] with [[Meat|meat]], [[Onions|onions]] and [[coriander]], seasoning with fresh squeezed [[Lime juice|lime juice]], and then dipping it into the broth before eating it. The broth itself is also eaten with a spoon or by drinking from the bowl.

''see Chef's notes''

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|TotalCalories = 2726
|PortionCalories = 681
|DatePublished=2nd January 2013
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = 4 to 6 people
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 3 hours, 5 minutes
|PrepTime = 20 minutes
|CookTime = 2 hours, 45 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Mexican stew - Birria recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Christmas Dinner!''

4.9/5

And it's cheaper than turkey, and easier to find this year 😒

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{{RecipeIngredients
|'''For the [[Stew|stew]]'''
| 4 [[Ancho|ancho]] [[Chiles|chiles]]
| 4 [[Guajillo chiles|guajillo chiles]]
| If using [[Dried|dried]] [[Chillies|chillies]], reconstitute by just covering with just-[[Boiled|boiled]] water and leave for an hour or so.
| If using fresh [[Chillies|chillies]], [[Roast|roast]] with the [[Sweet peppers|sweet peppers]]
| 1 large [[Roasted red pepper|red pepper, roasted]], skin and [[Seeds|seeds]] removed.
| 1 large [[Roasted red pepper|green pepper, roasted]], skin and [[Seeds|seeds]] removed.
| After [[Roasted red pepper|roasting the peppers]], add most of the burnt skin back as it gives a true smoky, roasted flavour.
| 1 cup hot water
| 450 g (1 lb) [[rump steak]], cubed
| 450 g (1 lb) ([[Pork|pork]]) baby back [[Ribs|ribs]] or [[Spare ribs|spare ribs]] cut into 2.5 cm (1") pieces
| 2 [[Litres|litres]] (3.5 [[Pints|pints]]) cold water
| 1 [[Onion|onion]], peeled and sliced
| 6 [[Garlic|garlic]] cloves, peeled and chopped
| [[Olive oil]] for [[Browning|browning]]
| 2 fresh [[Bay leaves|bay leaves]]
| 4 sprigs [[Thyme|thyme]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Oregano|oregano]]
| 1 tablespoon freshly [[Ground cumin|ground cumin]]
| optionally, 1 teaspoon freshly [[ground]] [[annatto seeds]] gives a little more colour
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| 1 teaspoon [[sugar]]
| Good splash of [[Red wine vinegar]]
|'''for the [[Sauce|sauce]]'''
| ½ cup [[Red wine vinegar|red wine vinegar]]
| 2 [[Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed|garlic cloves, peeled and crushed]]
| 1 teaspoon hot [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]]
| ¼ teaspoon sugar
| ¼ teaspoon sea salt
|'''to garnish'''
| ½ cup finely chopped [[Onion|onion]]
| 2 [[Limes|limes]] cut into [[Wedges|wedges]]
| ½ cup [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]] finely chopped (stems removed)
| [[Cornmeal tortillas]]
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Image:Mexican stew - Birria.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Ready to serve
Image:Mexican stew - Birria ingredients.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The ingredients
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===Method===
{{RecipeMethod
|'''[[Stew]]'''
| Add the [[Hot chillies|hot chillies]] to a [[Food processor|food processor]] together with a half a cup of hot water and blitz to a purée. If you used dried chillies, use the water they were soaked in.
| In a large iron [[Casserole dish|casserole dish]] or [[Dutch oven]], heat a little [[Olive oil|olive oil]] and in batches, [[Brown|brown]] the [[Steak|steak]] and the [[Ribs|ribs]] with the [[Onions|onions]] and [[Garlic|garlic]].
| Add the water and bring to the [[Boil|boil]], reduce the heat, add the remaining ingredients, cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 2 hours.
| After 2 hours, remove the cover and simmer for a remaining 45 minutes, keeping your eye on it but allowing it to reduce a little.
|'''[[Sauce]]'''
| Blend the [[Vinegar|vinegar]], [[Garlic|garlic]] and [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]], [[salt]] and [[sugar]]. IF possible leave for an hour or so to allow the flavours to develop.
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===Serving suggestions===
Sprinkle with [[Coriander|coriander]] and [[Onions|onions]], squeeze over with a wedge of [[Lime|lime]] and serve with [[Cornmeal|cornmeal]] [[Tortillas|tortillas]] and [[Lime wedges|lime wedges]] and a side-dish of sauce.
===Uk Suppliers===
The [[Cool Chile Co]] can supply the dried [[chilli]] varieties used in this [[Recipes|recipe]], and also the [[masa harina]] to make your own [[cornmeal tortillas]].
===Chef's notes===
I have to say I found this a fairly disappointing recipe after all the effort involved. I reduced the amount of water from the original by almost a litre and it was still fairly bland. Next time I will make it more substantial by adding potatoes at the end. [[Vegetable stock]] or [[chicken stock]], instead of water would have lifted it a little and finally, I would add some hot chillies to the [[mole]] to make it a more robust dish. I need to go to Mexico to try the original!
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[[Category:Recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Beef recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Chilli pepper recipes]]
[[Category:Latin American recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Main courses|Birria]]
[[Category:Meat recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Mexican recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Spicy recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Stews and casseroles|Birria]]
[[Category:Tex-Mex recipes|Birria]]
[[Category:Cooking with wine|Birria]]
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]][[Category:Stewed, braised or pot roasted]]
[[Category:Unusual recipes]]

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