Birria Recipe Recipe
- 5 California chile pods, seeds and veins removed
- 5 guanjino chile peppers, seeds and veins removed
- water to cover
- 1 tablespoon mixed spices, or more to taste
- 1/4 slice onion
- 1/4 cup salt
- 3 pounds cubed beef stew meat
- 6 bay leaves
- Place California chile pods and guanjino chile peppers into a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour chiles and water into a blender; add mixed spices, onion, and salt. Blend until sauce is smooth.
- Mix stew meat, sauce, and bay leaves in a large pot; cook over medium-low heat until meat is very tender, 3 to 5 hours.
