Ground Beef Birria Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 8

All of the flavours of birria chilli in a quick and easy version with ground beef!

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ingredients

• 4 dried guajillo chilies
• 2 dried ancho chilies
• 1 cup water, just boiled
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth or water) *
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon (smoked) paprika
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• salt to taste

directions

1. Lightly toast the chilies in a heavy bottomed skillet for 30 seconds per side before soaking in the just boiled water until tender, about 20 minutes, before pureeing the chilies in the water until smooth.
2. Cook the beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, before draining off any excess grease.
3. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add the pureed chilies (from step 1), tomatoes, broth, cumin, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, oregano, paprika, vinegar and bay leaves, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Option: Add 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free).
Option: Add 2 teaspoons soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free).
Option: Skim any fat off of the top after cooking.
Option: * Use more or less broth depending on how thick or thin you desire the broth to be. If you want broth for dipping tacos into, use at least 2 cups of broth.
Option: Season with salt, honey and vinegar to taste, balancing out the spicy, salty, sweet and sour.
Option: Serve garnished with: fresh diced onions, pickled red onions, sour cream, sliced radish, cilantro, cheese (shredded or crumbled), lime wedges, etc.
Option: Use in tacos!!!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 342, Fat 23g (Saturated 8g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 268mg, Carbs 11g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g), Protein 22g

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