Authentic Mexican Braised Goat Recipe

Learn how to make the traditional and flavorful Birria de Chivo Estilo Jalisco, a Mexican braised goat dish. This recipe uses tender goat meat, aromatic spices, and a rich and savory sauce. Serve it with warm tortillas, chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a truly delicious and authentic meal. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible flavors and tender texture of this hearty Mexican dish.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds goat meat, cut into chunks
• 8 dried guajillo chilies
• 4 dried ancho chilies
• 1 dried pasilla chili
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Warm corn tortillas, for serving
• Chopped onions and cilantro, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the dried chilies and simmer for 5 minutes until soft. Drain the chilies and remove the stems and seeds.
2. In a blender, combine the softened chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, beef broth, and vinegar. Blend until smooth to make the birria sauce.
3. In the same pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the goat meat and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Pour the birria sauce over the goat meat and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
5. Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded meat to the pot and let it simmer in the sauce for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Serve the Birria de Chivo Estilo Jalisco with warm corn tortillas, chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges. Enjoy!

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