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Birria Pasta

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @jujumaoo35 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • beef chuck roast (cubed)Meat1 kg
  • salt (to taste)Spices10 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices5 g
  • onion (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, chopped)Produce11 pieces
  • cherry tomatoes (sliced)Produce250 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • beef stock (as needed)Pantry1 litre
  • guajillo chilies (deseeded)Produce4 pieces
  • ancho chilies (deseeded)Produce3 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices4 pieces
  • cinnamon sticksSpices3 pieces
  • coriander seedsSpices6 g
  • peppercornsSpices6 g
  • clovesSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices7 g
  • cuminSpices6 g
  • oreganoSpices3 g
  • pasta (of choice, cooked)Grains500 g
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy80 g
  • butterDairy40 g
  • cilantro (chopped, for garnish)Produce20 g
  • onion (finely chopped, for garnish)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

693kcal

Carbs
67 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the beef

    • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
    • Sear the beef in a hot pot until browned, then remove and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Soften the aromatics

    • In the same pot, sauté the onions, garlic and cherry tomatoes until soft.
    • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until darkened.
    Step 2

  3. Toast the chilies and spices

    • In a separate pan, lightly toast the guajillo and ancho chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cloves, paprika, cumin and oregano until fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the birria

    • Add the toasted chilies and spices to the pot with the beef stock.
    • Return the beef to the pot and simmer until the meat is tender.
    Step 4

  5. Blend the sauce and shred the meat

    • Remove the chilies and whole spices from the pot.
    • Take out some of the liquid and blend it until smooth.
    • Shred the beef with two forks.
    Step 5

  6. Finish the pasta

    • Return the blended sauce and shredded beef to the pot.
    • Add the parmesan, cooked pasta, a little pasta water and the butter, and toss until creamy.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Serve topped with chopped onion, cilantro and more parmesan.
    Step 7
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