Birria Sliders

Birria is a traditional Mexican dish known for its savory, spicy flavors. Traditionally made with meat marinated in adobo and slow-cooked until tender, this birria recipe is adapted into mouthwatering sliders. Perfect for a hearty family meal or a festive gathering, these birria sliders pack a punch of authentic flavors in every bite.

Ingredients:

• 🌶️ 2 ancho peppers (no stems, no seeds)
• 🌶️ 4 guajillo peppers
• 🌶️ Chile de arbol to taste (add more for spicier flavor)
• 🥩 2 lbs beef chuck roast (or your favorite cut of meat, or lamb)
• 🧂 Salt to taste
• 🧂 Black pepper to taste
• 🍗 2 cups chicken stock (or 2 cups water with 1 tbsp chicken bouillon)
• 🧅 1/2 onion
• 🧄 4 cloves of garlic
• 🌿 2 bay leaves
• 🧈 1 stick of butter
• 🧀 Provolone cheese slices
• 🍞 Slider buns
• 🌿 Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Peppers:
   • In a pot, combine ancho peppers, guajillo peppers, and chile de arbol.
   • Cover with water and cook until tender.
   • Once done, transfer the peppers to a blender and blend until smooth.
   • Strain the blended mixture using a strainer to extract the pulp. Set aside.
2. Cook the Birria:
   • In a pressure cooker, add the beef chuck roast.
   • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
   • Add 2 cups of chicken stock, the strained chile sauce, half an onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and the stick of butter.
   • Cook under high pressure for 35 minutes, or if using a slow cooker, set it for 6 hours. For oven cooking, cover the dish with aluminum foil and cook at 300°F for 4 hours.
3. Assemble the Sliders:
   • Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the cooker and shred it into a bowl.
   • Strain the cooking juice and retain some for drizzling over the meat.
   • Place the shredded meat onto slider buns.
   • Top with provolone cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
   • Optionally, bake the assembled sliders in the oven until the cheese is melted.

Cooking Tips:

• For a more intense flavor, marinate the meat overnight in the chili sauce before cooking.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer chile de arbol.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes (or up to 6 hours for slow cooking)
Total Time: 1 hour (for pressure cooking method)
Servings: 6 sliders

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