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Birra Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

Birra is an Italian word meaning "beer". There is no specific Birra recipe, as it can be made with any type of beer.

 1 Kilo (2.2 lbs.) of beef rib in pieces.
 6 cloves of garlic
 1 onion
 3 laurel leaves
 1 pinch of cumin
 guajillo as desired
 for the birria:
 ½ cup of vinegar
 2 pieces of garlic
 piquin or chili de arbol as desired
1

Cook the meat with the garlic and onion in enough water to immerse them.

2

Toast, hollow out and soak the chilis (approximately 5 minutes). Liquify them in the water they soaked in.

3

Strain the sauce from the chili into the pot in which the meat is cooking. Add 3 small laurel leaves, cumin, salt and pepper. Wait until the meat is well cooked.

4

Salsa for the birria:

5

Soak the chili and garlic in vinegar and grind. Serve with chopped onion, sliced limes and oregano.