Description
Authentic Lamb Birria is a mouthwatering Mexican dish that combines tender, slow-cooked lamb with a rich blend of spices and chilies. This flavorful stew, simmered to perfection, offers an unforgettable culinary experience that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Served as a comforting stew or in soft tortillas, each bite is filled with warmth and tradition. Let the tantalizing aromas fill your kitchen as you create this dish that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 dried pasilla peppers
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Toast guajillo and pasilla peppers in a dry skillet until fragrant; remove stems and seeds.
- Blend toasted peppers with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and enough beef broth to create a smooth sauce.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sear the lamb shoulder on all sides until browned.
- Pour the blended sauce over the lamb, add remaining beef broth, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves; stir well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for at least three hours or until lamb is fork-tender.
- Shred the lamb in the pot; serve hot with fresh cilantro on top and drizzle with broth. Enjoy with warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg