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Tri-Tip Beef Birria

Savory Tri-Tip Beef Birria

Indulge in this savory Tri-Tip Beef Birria, a comforting dish steeped in tradition and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Tri-Tip Roast or brisket/chuck roast as substitutes
  • 2 cups Beef Broth preferably low-sodium
For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles adjust spice level as needed
  • 2 pieces Dried Ancho Chiles
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh cloves preferred
  • 1 medium Onion high-quality preferred
  • 2 medium Tomatoes fresh, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 whole Cloves
  • 0.25 cup Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
Optional Additions
  • 2 cups Carrots or Potatoes add during last hour of cooking

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Chiles Preparation
  1. Wash and de-seed the dried guajillo and ancho chiles, then toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Soak in hot water for 15-20 minutes until softened.
Vegetable Prep
  1. Chop 4 cloves of garlic, 1 onion, and 2 medium tomatoes. Dice the onion and tomatoes into small pieces to prepare for the sauce.
Blend Sauce
  1. Drain the soaked chiles and combine with chopped garlic, onion, tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar, and beef broth in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Meat Prep
  1. Season the tri-tip roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear tri-tip for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the blended birria sauce, add the remaining beef broth and 2 bay leaves. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
Optional Additions
  1. If desired, stir in carrots or potatoes during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate the tri-tip in the birria sauce overnight for enhanced flavor, and monitor cooking temperature to avoid overcooking.

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