Birria de Res + Video

Ingredients (33)

• Adobo Sauce:
• 20 dried ancho chiles stemmed and seeded (See Note 1)
• 8 cloves garlic
• 6 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp cloves
• 4 tsp thyme
• 4 tsp Mexican oregano or regular oregano
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• Birria:
• 6 lbs beef chuck roast (See Note 2)
• 3 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 adobo paste (see above)
• 1 white onion peeled and cut into quarters
• 6 garlic cloves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• Consommé:
• 12 cascabel chiles stemmed and seeded
• 1/2 adobo paste (see above)
• 28 oz roasted tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• Serving:
• 16 corn tortillas
• 1 lb Oaxaca cheese (shredded) or Monterey Jack
• 1 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 medium white onion diced
• pickled red onions optional