Enjoy the craveable taste and amazing culinary experience of traditional Birria with our Birria Seasoning & Sauce Starter. An authentic blend of chiles, cumin, and a variety of other flavorful spices.
RUB | TOSS | BRAISE
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INGREDIENTS
Dried chiles, Tomato powder, Salt, Onion, Spices, Brown sugar, Apple cider vinegar powder (Maltodextrin, apple cider vinegar, modified food starch), Garlic, Contains 2% or less of Cellulose.
STORAGE & HANDLING
Store in a cool, dry place.
Recipe Inspiration
Birria
Birria has become a beloved dish throughout Mexico and has spread to other parts of the world, including the United States. It is often served with corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, and a spicy salsa made with chiles and vinegar.Serves: 6 people
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 90-120 minutes
Total Time: 155 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lb. Stew meat or braising meat of choice
- 6 tbsp Birria Seasoning and Sauce Starter
- 1 each, 14.5 oz can diced tomato (optional)
Instructions:
- Toss stew meat with Birria Seasoning and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Lightly brown meat in batches being careful not to burn Birria Seasoning.
- Combine seasoned and seared meat in a Dutch oven with tomatoes (optional) and 3 to 4 cups of water. Simmer partially covered for 1 ½ hours or until meat is very tender. Add additional water if necessary.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and onions. Serve with warm tortillas.
Quesabirria Con Consommé
Quesabirria con Consommé is a delicious Mexican dish that has gained popularity in recent years. It consists of a flavorful, juicy and tender meat filling wrapped in a tortilla and served with a side of rich, savory consommé.
Serves: 6 people
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 110 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lb. Stew Meat, Large Dice
- 6 tbsp Birria Seasoning and Sauce Starter
- 1 each, 14.5 oz can diced tomato (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt, to Taste
- 12 each Corn Tortillas
- 1/2 cup Onion, Spanish, Minced
- 3 tbsp Cilantro, Rough Chop
- 6 tbsp Birria Braise Fat, Warmed
- 2 each 2 each Limes, Quartered
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, toss stew meat with Birria Seasoning and Sauce Starter and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- In a Dutch oven, lightly brown meat in batches
- Add tomatoes and 3 to 4 cups of water. Simmer partially covered for 1 ½ hours or until meat is very tender. Add additional water if necessary.
- Once tender, strain out the braised meat reserving the braising liquid known as consommé. Skim the fat off the top of the consommé and reserve it for later. Season the consommé with salt to taste and reserve for serving.
- Shred the braised meat and season with salt to taste and reserve.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Warm the reserved braising fat, and dip two tortillas in the fat. Lay the two tortillas stacked in the heated sauté pan. Spread an even layer of chihuahua cheese on the tortilla, followed by the shredded Birria meat, chopped onion, and cilantro. Fry the tortilla open-faced until the cheese begins to melt. Fold the tortilla in half and continue to fry one side until crisp, then flip and finish frying the other side until crispy. Repeat this process until you have made all 6 Birria Quesadillas.