Soy-Free Birria Beef
Elevate your next meal with this hearty and flavorful Soy-Free Birria Beef, a traditional Mexican dish made with tender chunks of slow-simmered beef chuck roast and a rich, aromatic sauce. This recipe trades soy-based seasonings for a bold blend of guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, creating a deeply savory and authentic taste. Perfectly seared beef is braised in the vibrant sauce for hours until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, making it ideal for tacos, quesadillas, or served alongside warm tortillas. With no soy ingredients, this recipe is perfect for those with dietary restrictions, while still delivering all the signature flavors of classic birria. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy the ultimate comfort food, ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 4 whole Guajillo chiles
- 2 whole Ancho chiles
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 4 whole Cloves
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 3 whole Bay leaves
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Trim the beef chuck roast of excess fat and cut it into large chunks, approximately 3 inches in size.
Place the guajillo and ancho chiles in a bowl with hot water to hydrate for about 10 minutes or until they are soft.
In a blender, add the hydrated chiles (seeds removed if desired for less heat), oregano, ground cumin, cinnamon stick, cloves, garlic cloves, white vinegar, 1 cup of beef broth, and blend until smooth.
Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper evenly.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Brown the beef chunks in batches until each side is well-seared, about 3-4 minutes per side, then remove them from the pot and set aside.
Once all the beef is browned, return it to the pot, pour in the chile sauce, and ensure the beef is fully coated.
Add the remaining beef broth to the pot, along with bay leaves, and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 3-4 hours or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick before serving.
Serve with freshly chopped cilantro on top and enjoy with warm tortillas or as a base for tacos or quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 306.3 g | 393% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.7 g | 574% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 9175 mg | 399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 263.5 g | 527% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 44.8 mg | 249% | |
| Potassium | 5339 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
