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savory beef stew soup

Beef Birria Soup

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 pair of tongs
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 3 dried ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
  • 6 corn tortillas for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
  • Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, toast the guajillo and ancho chiles until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the toasted chiles to a blender along with beef broth, onion, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Blend until smooth and pour the mixture back into the pot.
  • Add the seared beef back into the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  • Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks.
  • Strain the broth to remove any solids and return the strained broth to the pot.
  • Stir in the vinegar and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Allow the soup to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and corn tortillas on the side.

Notes

For best results, use a slow cooking method to allow the flavors to fully develop and the beef to become tender. Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chiles as per your preference. The addition of fresh cilantro and lime at the end brightens up the dish and enhances its authentic Mexican flavor.
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