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Authentic birria de chivo

Authentic Birria de Chivo Recipe

Whether you’re making birria tacos, quesabirrias, or a hearty Mexican goat stew, this authentic birria de chivo recipe will transport you straight to Jalisco, Mexic
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting time 12 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the birria marinade

  • 5 ancho chiles
  • 7 guajillo chiles
  • 5 chiles cascabel
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 6 tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 7 pounds goat meat
  • Fresh cilantro, white onion, and lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Roast the Ingredients
    Lightly coat tomatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil.Roast them in an air fryer at 450°F for 5 minutes OR on a griddle over medium-high heat for 20 minutes, flipping occasionally.
  • Step 2: Prepare the Chiles
    Toast the ancho chilies, guajillo chilies, and cascabel chiles in a dry pan over medium heat for 10 seconds per side until fragrant.Transfer them to a pot of hot water and soak for 10 minutes to soften. Once they are soft on the inside take of the branches.
  • Step 3: Make the Adobo Sauce
    Blend the soaked chiles, roasted vegetables, vinegar, salt, and all the spices with 1 cup of hot water until smooth.Strain the sauce to remove any bits.
  • Step 4: Marinate the Goat Meat
    Rinse the goat meat and pat dry.Coat it in the adobo sauce and let it marinate overnight in the fridge for the best flavor.
  • Step 5: Cook the Birria
    Place the marinated meat in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.Pour in enough water to cover the meat along with the marinade.
    Slow cooker for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
    Instant Pot Use the meat option.
  • Step 7: Shred & Serve a good birria
    Remove the tender goat meat from the broth and shred it.Serve in individual bowls, topped with fresh onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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Notes

If you marinate the goat meat overnight, it turns out fantastic, but even if you are in a rush and have to cook it right away, it turns out delicious. I have done both.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Birria de Chivo Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
348
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
4512
mg
196
%
Potassium
 
981
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
9879
IU
198
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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