Birria Style Brisket Recipe

Name: Birria Style Brisket Recipe
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

11 ingredients

11 steps

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

Directions

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!