Whole30 Birria Beef

Experience the bold, rich flavors of *Whole30 Birria Beef*, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast is seared to perfection and then simmered in a vibrant sauce made from a trio of smoky dried chilies—guajillo, ancho, and pasilla—blended with aromatic spices, garlic, and onion. This Whole30-compliant take on traditional birria skips the sugar and processed ingredients while delivering a tantalizing depth of flavor. The tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef is perfect for serving in a bowl with its savory broth, garnished with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime. Whether you’re embracing a Whole30 lifestyle or just craving authentic Mexican-inspired comfort food, this recipe is destined to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 4 pieces dried guajillo chilies
• 2 pieces dried ancho chilies
• 2 pieces dried pasilla chilies
• 1 large white onion
• 6 whole garlic cloves
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 4 cups bone broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 whole lime

Directions

Step 1

Cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks and season with sea salt.

Step 2

Toast the guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the stems and seeds.

Step 3

Place the toasted chilies in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 15 minutes until softened.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, clove, oregano, cumin, and black peppercorns. Blend until smooth, adding some of the soaking liquid if needed to help blend.

Step 5

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Do this in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Pour the chili sauce over the beef. Add the bone broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.

Step 7

Cook for about 4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the beef chunks and shred with two forks.

Step 9

Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2774.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4218.9

Total Fat 312.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5931.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 293.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 424.4mg	0%
Iron 44.9mg	0%
Potassium 6618.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 8.0%