Birria de Res FÁCIL | La Capital

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23 Oct 202009:45

Summary

TLDRThe 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.

Outlines

00:00

🍅 Preparing the Basic Ingredients for Birria Tacos

The script begins with a detailed explanation of preparing the essential adobo sauce for Birria tacos. The process involves cooking approximately 10 tomatoes, an onion, and 10-12 garlic cloves in a little oil. The tomatoes should be slightly ripe for enhanced flavor. Seasonings include generous amounts of ground black pepper, ground cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, a cinnamon stick, and dried chilies. The chilies specified are ancho and guajillo, with the seeds and veins removed. The mixture is blended with vinegar and water and simmered to enhance the flavors. The resulting sauce is intended for making a flavorful taco filling. The speaker emphasizes the importance of starting with these ingredients for a rich and authentic taste, contrasting with other methods that add spices to boiling water before adding meat.

05:00

🥩 Cooking and Preparing the Meat for Tacos

The second paragraph focuses on the process of cooking the meat for the tacos. The speaker mentions that the cooking time will vary depending on the type and size of the meat, but specifically mentions using a rib, which takes time to become tender. After cooking, the meat is removed from the broth and shredded, with a note that some people prefer a coarser texture. The speaker then discusses the importance of retaining the natural fat from the meat for flavor and texture in the tacos. The meat is then reheated with the reserved fat, and the speaker advises not to be afraid of using fat or cheese generously. The tacos are assembled with tortillas, meat, and cheese, and the speaker emphasizes the importance of grilling them in the fat for a crispy texture. A salsa verde made from tomatillos, árbol chilies, and pasilla chilies is prepared to accompany the tacos, and the speaker suggests adding other toppings like onion, cilantro, and lime to taste. The paragraph concludes with the speaker's enthusiasm for the final product and a reminder to enjoy the tacos with the salsa and consommé.

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Keywords

💡Adobo

Adobo refers to a variety of seasonings or marinades, often including tomatoes, spices, and vinegar, used in Latin American and Spanish cuisines. In the context of the video, adobo is the first thing being prepared and is central to the flavor of the dish being cooked. It's made with tomatoes, spices, and other ingredients to create a rich marinade for the meat.

💡Tomatillo

Tomatillo is a fruit related to the tomato but smaller and wrapped in a papery husk. It is commonly used in Mexican cuisine to make salsa verde. In the video, tomatillos are used to prepare a green salsa, which is a key component of the tacos being made, adding a tangy and fresh flavor.

💡Chiles

Chiles are the fruit of plants from the Capsicum family, used for their spicy flavor. In the script, various types of dried chiles such as ancho and guajillo are mentioned. These chiles are essential for giving the adobo and the final dish its characteristic Mexican flavor and heat.

💡Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of certain trees and is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes. In the video, a cinnamon stick is used as one of the spices in the adobo, adding warmth and depth to the flavor profile of the dish.

💡Licuado

Licuado is a Spanish term for a blended mixture, often used to describe a smoothie or a pureed soup. In the video, the adobo is blended to a 'máxima potencia' (maximum power) to create a smooth, flavorful base for the birria, ensuring that all the ingredients are well incorporated.

💡Birria

Birria is a traditional Mexican meat dish, typically made with goat meat, but also with beef or other meats. It is slow-cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. The video describes making a simplified version of birria, focusing on the preparation of the adobo and the slow cooking process to achieve a tender meat.

💡Carne

Carne means 'meat' in Spanish. The script mentions using different types of meat for the birria, such as goat or beef ribs. The choice of meat is important as it affects the flavor and texture of the final dish.

💡Tacos

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. In the video, the birria is used as a filling for tacos, which are a central part of the recipe being demonstrated.

💡Consomé

Consomé is a clear meat broth, often served as a soup. In the video, the host mentions preparing a consomé to accompany the tacos, which is likely to be the broth from the slow-cooked meat, adding depth of flavor to the meal.

💡Grasita

Grasita refers to the layer of fat that can be found on top of certain dishes, particularly stews or soups. The video mentions not removing the 'grasita' from the birria, as it adds flavor and richness to the tacos being prepared.

💡Sazonar

To sazonar means 'to season' in Spanish. The script mentions seasoning the salsa verde with salt to taste, highlighting the importance of adjusting the seasoning to achieve the desired flavor balance in the dish.

Highlights

Introduction of adobo with tomato as the base for preparing birria.

Adding 10 tomatoes, a whole white onion, and 10-12 cloves of garlic to the pot.

Using various spices like black pepper, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, ancho, and guajillo chiles to enhance the flavor.

Simmering the mixture for 5-10 minutes to release flavors before blending.

Blending the adobo mixture with water to create a smooth sauce.

Pouring the sauce into the pot, which transforms into the birria broth.

Using beef ribs (costilla) for the birria, although the recipe traditionally uses goat meat.

Simmering the birria slowly for better flavor extraction, using low heat.

Preparing the salsa by boiling chile de árbol, pasilla, and tomatillos, blended with garlic, onion, and seasoning.

Serving the tacos with the birria consomé as a side, garnished with onion, cilantro, and lime.

Recommending not to shy away from using fat for better taste and texture in tacos.

Grating cheese over the tacos and letting it melt into a crispy layer for added flavor.

Emphasizing the importance of birria consomé as a key accompaniment to the tacos.

Describing the perfect texture of birria meat – tender and falling off the bone.

Suggesting that these tacos are best enjoyed after a cold day or post-celebration, offering a comforting meal.