Lazy Birria

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Lazy Birria

boneless chuck roast

harissa paste

rich beef stock

cinnamon stick

bay leaves

smoked paprika

cayenne powder

ground coriander

ground black pepper

dried oregano

tomato paste

large yellow onion, thinly sliced

garlic, minced

Salt to taste

For the Tacos

corn tortillas (a large pack will do)

Oaxaca cheese, shredded (optional)

Consomme

Shredded beef

For the Consomme Serving

Consomme

Sweet onion, finely diced

Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Lime wedges

Notes

CheffinWithZach

I love birria, but it’s pretty damn annoying to make–the 3 different chilies can be tough to find, then there’s the whole blending part. I streamlined the recipe for you to satisfy that craving efficiently. This method is like any other braise, but how do we make birria without those chilies? Meet our secret weapon, a good harissa. It’s a chili paste that’s already smooth, and it’ll give the birria its signature spice. Yea, it might not be EXACTLY the same but it’ll get us close with a fraction of the effort and time. Remember, lazy birria. Then you just let that go low and slow until pull apart tender, season everybody to taste, dunk those tortillas and enjoy some good tacos.