Birria is one of the best things you can do with beef! The consumé really seals it. The union of those flavors in a silky liquid you dip a tortilla into before grilling it to crisp it up. It doesn't need anything else to be incredible, but fresh onion and cilantro never hurt anyone. I think this is a recipe that could take like the real thing, not just a "jerky version", but real Birria. This would be impossible to keep in stock, and you could have varying levels of heat! The best part is after you make the Birria, you can use the leftover liquid as a marinade. Or, you can be like me and cut to the chase- make it specifically for jerky!
Birria is one of the best things you can do with beef! The consumé really seals it. The union of those flavors in a silky liquid you dip a tortilla into before grilling it to crisp it up. It doesn't need anything else to be incredible, but fresh onion and cilantro never hurt anyone. I think this is a recipe that could take like the real thing, not just a "jerky version", but real Birria. This would be impossible to keep in stock, and you could have varying levels of heat! The best part is after you make the Birria, you can use the leftover liquid as a marinade. Or, you can be like me and cut to the chase- make it specifically for jerky!Author:
lightly char one white onion, two Roma tomatoes, 3 jalapeños
Rehydrate 6 dried guajillo and 4 ancho pods in hot water, cut and discard seeds
Add previous ingredients to a Dutch oven
cover with beef broth
Add 4T smoked paprika, 4T tomato paste, 3T Chipotle powder, garlic and salt
Simmer until everything is soft
Blend until smooth, pass through large mesh (optional)
Set aside to cool
slice 1/4 strips of beef, up to 5 pounds
once consume is cool/cold, marinate beef slices
smoke with 70% hickory, 15% oak, 15% mesquite wood, or dehydrate until desired doneness
Recipe Note
Use as few powders as possible, I had to use some. You can also brush on marinade during the first half of drying. Liquid smoke is another option, as is adding pequin or chile de arbol for extra heat.
