Description
A juicy, cheesy Birria beef sandwich served with a flavorful consommé for dipping. This Mexican-inspired favorite is rich, spicy, and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 large white onion, halved
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 bolillo rolls
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or prepare your stovetop for charring. Ready your Dutch oven or slow cooker.
- Char tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Soak dried chiles in hot water for 10 minutes. Blend chiles with charred vegetables, chipotles, spices, vinegar, and 1 cup of broth until smooth.
- Add chuck roast to your cooking vessel. Pour sauce over it, then add remaining broth, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick. Cover and simmer for 3 hours or cook in slow cooker on low for 6–8 hours.
- Remove beef and shred while warm. Skim fat from broth and reserve for toasting rolls.
- Dip rolls in reserved fat. Fill with shredded beef and cheese. Griddle until crisp and cheese is melted.
- Ladle consommé into small bowls. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy with a side of consommé for dipping.
Notes
- Toast spices for added depth of flavor.
- Use gloves when handling dried chiles.
- Make ahead: beef and consommé can be prepped a day before.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: birria beef sandwich, birria sandwich with consommé, cheesy beef sandwich, mexican sandwich, slow cooked beef sandwich