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Birria Consome (Birria Sauce)

If you're looking for a rich, earthy birria broth for your quesabirria tacos or other delicious dishes this birria consome is for you.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Keyword: birria broth, birria consome, birria sauce, consome de birria
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 329kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • ½ cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a large food processor or a large bowl with an immersion blender, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomatoes, garlic, onion, chile powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, cloves, cinnamon and vinegar. Pulse until you form a paste. Add 2 cups of water and pulse several times. Set aside.
  • Rub the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil over sauté in the instant pot.
  • Add the beef, tossing to brown all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add the reserved sauce. Place the lid on, lock in place and set to manual high pressure for 40 minutes. Use quick release method.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the beef to a bowl and use 2 forks to shred. Set beef aside and use for another purpose.
  • Pour the sauce through a mesh sieve or colander to remove larger pieces. Allow the fats to settle on top and then skim off.
  • Serve hot as a dipping sauce, in recipes calling for Spanish consome or thicken with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch slurry.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4556mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2899IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 7mg