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Keto Birria

Keto-Friendly Birria: Low-Carb, High-Flavor Guide
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Craving authentic Mexican flavor while staying low-carb? This keto-friendly birria recipe delivers all the richness and satisfaction of traditional birria, without the carb-heavy ingredients. Perfect for tacos, bowls, or a warm comforting stew.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 pound beef short ribs or oxtail
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 dried pasilla chile
  • 1 small white onion, halved
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 cups beef broth (no sugar added)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: chopped cilantro, diced white onion, lime wedges, keto-friendly cheese

Instructions

  1. Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Toast lightly in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds per side. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine soaked chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, salt, pepper, 1 cup beef broth, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Brown meat on all sides in batches. Set aside.
  4. Return meat to pot. Pour sauce over meat. Add remaining beef broth and bay leaves. Cover and simmer on low for 3 hours until meat is fork-tender.
  5. Remove meat and shred with forks. Strain sauce if desired. Return meat to broth or serve separately for tacos.

Notes

Serve as tacos with low-carb tortillas, in bowls with cauliflower rice, or as a comforting soup. Store leftovers in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.

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