Pressure Cooking Instructions: Add all of the ingredients to the inner pot of a pressure cooker and PC on high for 10 minutes. Immediately release the pressure and allow to cool before blending. Stovetop: Add all of the ingredients to a large stockpot and simmer for about 30 minutes or until all of the ingredients are very soft. Allow to cool before blending.
1 bulb garlic, 1 large carrot, 1 large white onion, 2-3 dry ancho peppers, 2 dry guajillo peppers, 14.5 ounces Fire Roasted Tomatoes with juice from can, 1½ teaspoons kosher or fine grind sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, 1-2 bay leaves, 1 bunch cilantro stems, 1 cup beef broth
Once the ingredients have cooled, transfer them to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender if desired. Reserve sauce for later.
Making Slow Cooker Birria Stew
If you don't have a slow cooker that has the ability to sear meat, you can do the next step in a large pan on the stove.
Heat the Slow Cooker on high sear/sauté (I use my Ninja Foodi) and let the inner pot heat up for a minute or tow. Add the oil and heat on high for about 3 minutes.
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Season the beef roast and short ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. Cut the chuck roast in half.
2-3 pounds beef chuck roast, 1 pound beef short ribs, 1½ teaspoons kosher or sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sear the meat on all sides in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side.
Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of the beef broth and scrape the bottom to release any fond (the bits that stick to the pot when searing). Add the remaining broth and pour the whole batch of adobo sauce on top. Slow cook on high for 6-8 hours or until the meat is fall apart tender.
3 cups beef broth, 1 batch of adobo sauce
Once the meat is done, break it up into pieces and let it sit in the stew broth for about 10 minutes while you prepare your garnishes.
Serving Birria Stew
Ladle out a bowl of the stew and top with desired garnishes like diced onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and lime wedges. Serve with corn or flour tortillas. Enjoy!
diced white onion, fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, warm flour or corn tortillas