Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Chiles Preparation
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- If desired, stir in carrots or potatoes during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
Notes
Marinate the tri-tip in the birria sauce overnight for enhanced flavor, and monitor cooking temperature to avoid overcooking.
