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Birria

Learn how to make beef birria stuffed in a corn tortilla turnover (tetela) with the broth on the side for dipping.

Prep 45m
Cook 270m
Yield 4 servings
Source: mexicanfoodjournal.com by AndrΓ©s Carnalla

πŸ₯„ Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs. Beef rib meat
  • 4 Guajillo or mirasol chilis
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Ginger powder
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 large pinches Coarse grain salt
  • 8 tbsp White vinegar
  • 6 1/2 cups Water
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 lb Roma tomatoes
  • 3 ozs Yellow pear tomatoes
  • 3 ozs Spring onion
  • 3/4 lb Corn masa (dough)
  • 1 1/2 ozs Adobera cheese
  • 2 ozs Fresh cilantro

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. Make the Marinade

    Make the Marinade

  2. Sear and Marinate the Ribs

    Sear and Marinate the Ribs

  3. Steam the Ribs

    Steam the Ribs

  4. Make the Broth Mixture

    Make the Broth Mixture

  5. Cook and Chop the Ribs

    Cook and Chop the Ribs

  6. Shape and Press the Tetelas

    Shape and Press the Tetelas

  7. Fill and Fold the Tetelas

    Fill and Fold the Tetelas

  8. Heat and Eat

    Heat and Eat

πŸ“Š Nutrition (per serving)

640 kcal Calories
74 g Carbs
39 g Protein
21 g Fat

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.