Beef Birria

Description

With summer drawing near thoughts of relaxation on the brain and a cold Simpler Times Lager in your hand preparing a labor-intensive meal may be the furthest thing from your mind. But what if you could enjoy slow-cooked beef in a flavorful savory broth made with crushed tomatoes dried chiles and aromatic spices until incredibly tender without rolling up your sleeves? Now you can with Trader Joe’s Beef Birria.

This Mexican dish originally hails from Jalisco and like ours is traditionally cooked for several hours in kettles until the Beef is incredibly tender and infused with a savory tomato and chile sauce. You can serve it as a simple stew topped with fresh cilantro diced onions and a squeeze of lime. Alternatively if you want to evoke the taco truck vibe—and we’re thinking you will—make your own Birria tacos! Dip Corn Tortillas in the broth and fry them in a hot pan or on a plancha. Add the Birria top with chopped onions cilantro and a squeeze of lime then fold and fry on each side until crispy. But don’t stop there—that lusciously spiced broth serves as a delectable dip for your tacos too. Believe us you’ll want to spoon dip and sip every last drop.