Homemade Beef Birria Consomé Recipe
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Homemade Beef Birria Consomé Recipe
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Learn how to make classic beef birria consomé that is simmered in a delicious pepper broth and shredded to perfection.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds of assorted beef cuts: chuck bottom round, shanks
- 2 pounds lamb shanks
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 peeled and roughly chopped white or yellow onions
- 5 garlic cloves
- 4 cored roughly chopped vine-ripe tomatoes
- 4 seeded and stemmed dried guajillo chiles
- 4 seeded and stemmed dried ancho chiles
- 8-10 allspice berries
- ½ cinnamon stick broken up
- 12-15 black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 cups of water
- 1 gallon of water or beef stock
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- juice of fresh lemons
- diced yellow or white onions diced radishes, and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions
- Season both the beef and lamb well on all sides with sea salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Next, add the oil to a large pot or rondeau over high heat. Once it begins to smoke add in the meat and lamb and sear until well browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
- Now, place in the onions and cook over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes or until caramelized.
- Place in the garlic and give it a quick sauté with the onions for about 4-5 minutes.
- Next, pour in the tomatoes, chiles, allspice berries, cinnamon, peppercorns, bay leaves, cumin seeds, oregano, and thyme and stew on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes to soften up the peppers and cook the tomatoes.
- Deglaze with 2 cups of water and continue to cook on medium-high heat until the liquid is reduced by ½ or about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree at high speed until smooth. See note on how to blend hot food.
- Pour the mixture back into the pot along with water or beef stock. Season this mixture well with salt and pepper.
- Place the seared meat back into the pot, cover, and cook on medium-medium-high for about 2 hours, or until the meat is easily shredded. The liquid should be at a rapid bubble or a very low boil the entire time.
- Remove the meat, discard any bones, and roughly chop on a cutting board. Keep aside.
- Next, strain the remaining liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or chinois and return it to the pot along with the chopped meat.
- To serve: Place the desired amount of birria consomé into a bowl and garnish with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, onions, radishes, and cilantro.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 2 days ahead of time.
- How to Reheat: Place the desired amount into a medium-sized saucepot and heat over low heat until hot. You can also heat in the microwave until hot.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. This will freeze well covered for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
- When searing the meat, you may need to do it in batches if your pot is not big enough.
- You may also add some cheese to the stew when serving it.
- When blending the chili pepper mixture, or any hot mixture, remove the center cap from the lid to the blender and place a kitchen towel over top with a little hole for the hot air to escape.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
1439mg
(41%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3795IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1439mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3795IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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