Birria de Res FÁCIL | La Capital

Summary

The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to prepare a simplified yet flavorful version of birria, a traditional Mexican dish. The cook demonstrates how to make an adobo sauce by blending tomatoes, garlic, spices, and chiles, which is later added to simmering meat, recommending beef ribs for a rich flavor. The recipe includes tips on seasoning, simmering slowly for tenderness, and making tacos with birria meat, tortillas, and melted cheese, all served with a flavorful consomé. The guide emphasizes enjoying the richness and boldness of the dish without fear of using fat for flavor.

Takeaways

• 🍅 The recipe starts with preparing adobo with tomatoes, which is a key flavoring component.
• 🔪 About 10 tomatoes are roughly chopped along with a whole white onion and 10-12 garlic cloves.
• 🌶 The tomatoes should be ripe and soft for better flavor.
• 🧂 A mix of spices is used including black pepper, white pepper, ground cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, and a cinnamon stick.
• 🌶 Dried chilies such as ancho and guajillo are used, with the option to add more types like puya, árbol, or morita.
• 🥣 The adobo mixture is cooked for about five minutes before adding white vinegar and water, then boiled for another five to ten minutes.
• 🥘 The adobo is made for about four liters of water to produce around 20 tacos.
• 🥩 The choice of meat is flexible; the video mentions goat or beef ribs as options.
• 🍲 The cooking process involves slow cooking to allow the flavors to develop fully.
• 🌿 A separate green salsa is prepared with tomatillos, árbol chilies, and pasilla chilies, seasoned with salt, garlic, and black pepper.
• 🥞 The final tacos are assembled with the cooked meat, the green salsa, and cheese, cooked in the fat reserved from the cooking process for extra flavor.

Q & A

What is the main ingredient that makes the 'bible' recipe special?

The main ingredient that makes the 'bible' recipe special is the adobo sauce with tomatoes.

How many tomatoes are used in the initial preparation of the adobo sauce?

Approximately 10 tomatoes are used in the initial preparation of the adobo sauce.

What type of onion is used in the recipe?

A whole white onion is used in the recipe.

What type of garlic is recommended for the recipe?

It is recommended to use approximately 10-12 cloves of garlic.

What type of tomatoes are preferred for the recipe?

Ripe and slightly soft tomatoes are preferred for the recipe to enhance flavor.

What is the significance of the spices used in the recipe?

The spices used in the recipe include black pepper, ground cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cinnamon stick, which are significant for their flavor contributions.

What type of chiles are used in the recipe?

The recipe calls for ancho and guajillo chiles.

How long does the adobo mixture need to be cooked before adding water and vinegar?

The adobo mixture needs to be cooked for about five minutes before adding two tablespoons of white vinegar and one liter of water.

How many tacos can be made with the amount of adobo prepared in the script?

The amount of adobo prepared can make approximately 20 tacos.

What type of meat is preferred for the 'bible' recipe according to the script?

The preferred meat for the 'bible' recipe is goat, but the script also mentions using beef ribs as an alternative.

What is the purpose of straining the final mixture through a blender?

The purpose of straining the final mixture through a blender is to achieve a smooth consistency and to ensure that all the flavors are well incorporated.

How long does the meat need to cook in the 'bible' recipe?

The cooking time for the meat depends on the type and size of the meat, but the script mentions that the meat should be very tender and falling apart.

What is the final step before serving the tacos?

The final step before serving the tacos is to reheat the meat on a comal or plancha, and then assemble the tacos with the meat, cheese, and any desired toppings.