Introduction
Birria is a traditional Mexican dish that is typically made with goat meat. However, it can also be made with beef, lamb or even chicken. Birria is usually served with tortillas and a dipping sauce, and it can also be used as a filling for tacos or burritos.
Ingredients
-1kg of beef, lamb or chicken
-2 onions
-3 cloves of garlic
-1 tablespoon of cumin
-1 tablespoon of chili powder
-1 teaspoon of oregano
-1 tablespoon of salt
-2 cups of water
-2 tablespoons of oil
-6-8 tortillas
-1 cup of Birria sauce (for dipping)
Method
1. In a large pot, combine the meat, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt.
2. Add water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the meat is cooked through.
4. Remove the meat from the pot and shred with a fork.
5. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
6. Add the shredded meat to the skillet and cook until browned.
7. Serve the meat with tortillas and Birria sauce.
Potential changes & improvements
-If you want a more traditional Birria, you can use goat meat instead of beef, lamb or chicken.
-If you want a spicier Birria, you can add more chili powder to the recipe.
-If you want a less spicy Birria, you can reduce the amount of chili powder in the recipe.
-If you want a sweeter Birria, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to the recipe.
What other food it works well with
Birria works well with tortillas, rice, beans and a variety of dipping sauces.
Common Mistakes
-One common mistake is to overcook the meat. Birria should be cooked until the meat is tender, but not tough.
-Another common mistake is to use too much water. Birria should be cooked in just enough water to cover the meat.
-A third common mistake is to use too much chili powder. Birria should be spicy, but not too spicy.
Nutritional Information
-1 serving of Birria (without tortillas or dipping sauce) contains approximately:
-Calories: 400
-Fat: 23g
-Saturated Fat: 8g
-Cholesterol: 107mg
-Sodium: 1430mg
-Carbohydrates: 5g
-Fiber: 1g
-Sugar: 2g
-Protein: 40g
Allergens
Birria contains gluten, dairy and soy.