Quick Birria Consomé

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 whole dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 whole garlic cloves, smashed
• 0 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour 6 cups beef broth into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat — the surface will move and bubble vigorously, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Place the 4 dried guajillo chiles into the boiling broth and reduce heat to medium-low; let them soften for 5 minutes until flexible and fragrant.

3. 3

   Remove the softened chiles from the broth with a slotted spoon and place them in a blender along with 1 cup of the hot broth.

4. 4

   Blend the chiles and broth on high speed for 60 seconds until completely smooth, with no visible flecks.

5. 5

   Pour the blended chile mixture back into the pot with the remaining broth, stirring to combine evenly.

6. 6

   Add the 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon cumin to the pot and stir once.

7. 7

   Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat — you'll see small bubbles breaking at the surface every 1–2 seconds, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes until the beef is tender and a piece breaks easily when pressed with a spoon.

9. 9

   Taste the consomé and add salt and pepper to taste — start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and adjust as needed.

10. 10

    Ladle the consomé and beef into bowls and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot with lid
• slotted spoon
• blender
• wooden spoon
• ladle
• cutting board
• knife

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