BIRRIA DE BORREGO (MEXICAN LAMB STEW) RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by shethinksshecancook
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 392°F. Place lamb onto a roasting tray and brown for 20 minutes. In the mean time bring the stock to the boil and peel / slice onion and garlic. When browned, add lamb to the stock pot, along with garlic and onion and bring back to the boil. Skim any scum that floats to the surface, then simmer rapidly for the next hour / hour and a half, or until the meat and marrow can easily be removed from the bone. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over a medium heat. When hot, add the ancho, chipotle and guajillo chillies whole, and toast for several minutes until they release their aroma. Next remove stalks and seeds, and submerge chillies in the boiled water to soften for 20 minutes. It is advisable to wear gloves when doing this, and to avoid touching your eyes, nose, genitals, etc. as this will burn! Next, reduce chillies & their water to a pulp in the bowl of a food processor, and then strain through a fine sieve, discarding solids. When your broth is done, strain into a clean pan. Discard onion, garlic and bones (you can use a chopstick to poke out any tasty marrow) and shred meat with your fingers before adding back into the stock. Next add your chilli paste and all remaining ingredients, before seasoning well with salt and pepper and simmering for a further hour to allow flavours to develop and meld. Skim fat from the surface. Finally, remove from heat and discard bay leaves and herb stalks. Using a slotted spoon remove and divide meat between bowls, then ladle the liquid over. Garnish with finely chopped onion and coriander, and serve with guacamole, tortillas and if you want to be a real badass - extra hot sauce. I used Mellow Habanero's Smoky Chipotle Sauce, which added great umami to the dish. Not just a rich and delicious stew, you can also fold the soft braised meats up in your tortillas for seriously sublime tacos!
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Chelsea Johnson
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for birria de borrego. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and complex. I love serving it with rice and beans, but it's also great on its own.
Hiya MONI
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the broth is flavorful and rich. I love serving it with rice and beans, but it's also great on its own.
Khan Nasir
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and complex. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my guests.
Chinenye Okeke
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it. The lamb was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. We will definitely be making this again soon.
Kailyn Laubscher
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.
ula
[email protected]This is the best birria de borrego recipe I've ever tried. The lamb was fall-apart tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Imran Memom
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for birria de borrego. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and complex. I love serving it with rice and beans, but it's also great on its own.
Amr Naser
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the broth is flavorful and rich. I love serving it with rice and beans, but it's also great on its own.
Mirza Waleed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and complex. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my guests.
millani _mellzie
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-apart tender and the broth was delicious. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Samantha Good (Sammyjayoh)
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The lamb was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. We will definitely be making this again soon.
Tammy Lawson
[email protected]This is the best birria de borrego I've ever had! The flavors were so complex and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.
Joseph Field
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the combination of spices was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Ay Rotimi
[email protected]This birria de borrego recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The lamb was fall-apart tender and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with rice and beans, and everyone loved it.