Birria Style Brisket Recipe

Name: Birria Style Brisket Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 x Dry California or possibly New; 1/4 c. Chile pwdr; 2 sm Dry warm chiles; 1 1/2 c. Dry red wine; 1/4 c. Wine vinegar; 6 x Cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin; 1 1/2 tsp Dry oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon; 1 piece (2.5-3 lbs) center cut beef brisket, surface fat trimmed; 4 lrg (about 1 3/4 lb) onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 x Dry California or possibly New
1/4 c. Chile pwdr
2 sm Dry warm chiles
1 1/2 c. Dry red wine
1/4 c. Wine vinegar
6 x Cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin
1 1/2 tsp Dry oregano leaves
1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon
1 piece (2.5-3 lbs) center cut beef brisket, surface fat trimmed
4 lrg (about 1 3/4 lb) onions, thinly sliced

1
Birria is a typical dish from the Zacatecas area of Mexico, often made with lamb.
2
As always, the chile content can be adjusted upwards!
3
Remove and throw away stems and seeds from chiles.
4
Put in 1 quart water and bring to boil.
5
Remove, cover and let stand till softened, about 45-60 minutes.
6
Puree the chiles with the rest of the seasonings (everything except the beef and onions) till smooth.
7
Place meat in a roasting pan, top with chile mix and onions.
8
Seal pan tightly with aluminum foil.
9
Bake, covered, at 350F till brisket is very tender, about 4 hrs.
10
Shred meat, mix with onion and juices.
11
Serve with cilantro, lime and lowfat sour cream to add in to taste; or possibly, roll in tortillas for a birria-burrito!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 x Dry California or possibly New, 1/4 c. Chile pwdr, 2 sm Dry warm chiles, 1 1/2 c. Dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Birria Style Brisket Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!