Birria Braised Meat Framework

Step 2: Prep & sear tomatoes and alliums

  • Alliums & tomatoes

    • garlic
      5
    • tomatoes
      2
    • yellow onion
      1/2

  • Dried chiles

    • ancho chiles
      , or pasilla
      3
    • guajillo peppers
      , or arbol
      3

  • Aromatic spices

    • bay leaves
      3
    • star anise
      2-3
    • cinnamon sticks
      1-2
    • peppercorns
      a spoonful

While the meat , deseed all the dried chiles and peel onions/garlic.

In batches, tomatoes & alliums until in the rendered meat fat.

Add chiles and dried spices and for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add all reserved ingredients back into the pot.

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