How to Make Beef Birria | Food Wishes

Not only is this one of the best beef stews ever, but after we enjoy it in this form, we're going to do a follow-up recipe video using the leftovers to make some of the most incredible tacos you've ever had. So enjoy this, and stay tuned for that!

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[superintelligentapefromthe]

I love that Chef John has hundreds of favorite recipes ever.

[endlessoul]

Chef John, I am over the moon with this post. I'm not foolish enough to believe you made this in response to my request on help with Birria Tacos but hot damn is it an amazing coincidence. I'm filled with gratitude.

[jetlaggedchef]

Chef John: Not the hero we expected, but the hero we need.

[christian]

I’ve been making this for years. Glad to see it’s getting the attention it deserves lately. A slightly different way that I make it to Chef John (Jon?) is I sear the meat, add a little bit of thyme, and use a mix of chiles including pasilla and ancho which gives it more depth and the sweetness in lieu of using honey. Sautéing the onions will also add sweetness to the profile. I also will use beer stock instead of chicken. Have loved Chef John’s videos for a long time and just sharing my version.

[seanyboyforever]

Chef John is literally youtube cooking royalty

[eldestisland]

Chef John, if you ever came out with a cookbook, I would buy that in a heartbeat. I'd even preorder it if you signed the front cover :)

[timbo]

Adding the ginger set
the stage for a new flavor rage .
Im all over this recipe .

[RandomJ]

02:08 "Massage that for 2 or 3 minutes, it until it starts to become awkward."- Chef John 🤣🤣

[chanceDdog]

Dad used to make goat birria.
He would kill the goat and make everything fresh.
RIP. Dad.

[grjeremy]

I actually live in Guadalajara, Mexico where this dish is originally from. This is pretty authentic. I would add more clove or allspice (Birria usually has a strong clove flavor) but other than I am very impressed! A lot of Tapatios cook make this in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes, though I prefer it in a crockpot for 6 hours. Use whichever cooking method you prefer, it will still be very flavorful. The oil at the top is traditionally used to fry the corn tortilla tacos you make with this stew till they are golden. You can also use it as a soup with mexican rice on the side.

[nataliawilson]

Chef John you took a recipe that is traditionally cooked in a pit for half a day and showed us how to make it at home in our kitchen 😳
I lived in Mexico for two years and miss this dish very much. Thanks for sharing with us 😃

[wheresthegabagool]

I've never seen a sauce that colour without the addition of wine, truly a masterpiece!

[jayceeshorseracingpreview]

Tale of 2 Tries! Okay, so the first time I did this I cut a lot of corners. I used all Chef John's ingredients but I was 100% lazy. I didn't marinate the meat but for the 30 minutes that's required to cook the sauce. Then, I blended without straining, and had pepper skins in the consume. It was a disaster!
But! I recently gave this another go and followed the directions precisely, and it was much better! And sorta delicious!
So please, don't be lazy like I was the first time! Made properly this is TOO GOOD!

[johnboyd]

Oh, man! I'm so happy for this video. I live in Baja Mexico and think that goat birria is one of my most excellent foods, as a soup or taco. Thanks

[JerichoOnly]

Did this for my wife's birthday; OUTSTANDING! Very much enjoy your channel and have tried multiple recipes...most have turned out, several have become traditions.

[cesarmarchant]

That's birria Jalisco style, traditional birria is goat cooked underground in banana leafs both are equally as good very nice recipe thank you.

[LazDamar]

Am making this now. House smells amazing and broth is delicious. We are impatiently waiting for the beef to cook, only 2 more hours. Because not all in our house can eat spices, I used 6 dried peppers and the sauce has a very slight kick—good for everyone. Those on low carb in our house will eat it as a stew/soup while the others eat it with rice pilaf with garbanzo beans. Excellent meal for a mixed diet household. Thank you for this recipe! Big winner!!

[ogoe_joeoutdoors]

I have a feeling Chef John has stood behind a Mexican grandma cooking this recipe to know some of the nuances he states such as water and chicken bouillon cubes. Everything looks authentic except for the ginger, I don't recall my mom using ginger but don't let that stop you. I now have to rediscover my roots and try this recipe.

[ThisFoo]

Birria is my favorite Mexican dish of all time. I'm so happy that it's becoming much more accessible to other cultures around the world.

[dianataylordeguerrero]

I’ve lived in Mexico for over 50 years and you nailed it! I myself would rather accompany it with corn tortillas but the birria itself is truly authentic.