Birria Pasta

Steps

1. 1Sear the beef

   Season meat with salt and pepper, and sear it in a hot pot until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.

   Beef chuckSaltBlack pepper
2. 2Sauté the aromatics

   In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and cherry tomatoes until soft.

   OnionGarlicCherry tomato
3. 3Cook tomato paste4 min

   Add tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes.

   Tomato paste
4. 4Toast spices and chilies

   In a separate pan, add guajillo chili, ancho chili, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, coriander seed, peppercorn, cloves, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Lightly toast until fragrant.

   Chili pepperBay leafCinnamon stickCoriander seedsBlack pepperClovePaprikaCuminOregano
5. 5Braise the beef45 min

   Add toasted spices and chilies back into the pot with beef stock. Return seared beef to the pot. Allow this to simmer for 45 minutes or until beef is tender.

   Beef chuckBeef stock
6. 6Blend the sauce

   Remove chilies and spices from the pot along with some of the liquid and blend until smooth. Shred the meat as well.

7. 7Combine pasta and sauce

   Add blended sauce and shredded meat back to the pot with parmesan cheese, cooked pasta, pasta water, and butter. Toss until well combined.

   Reserve some pasta water before draining to help emulsify the sauce.

   PastaParmesanWaterButter
8. 8Garnish and serve

   Serve with chopped onions, cilantro, and more cheese. Enjoy!

   OnionCilantroParmesan