Nachos de birria

Ingredientes

• 1.5 pounds (680g) beef chuck roast or goat meat, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
• 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
• 4 cups (960ml) beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tortilla chips
• Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a blend)
• Diced onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Optional: sliced jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, pickled onions, sliced radishes

Preparación

1. 1

   Preparing the birria:a. In a large pot or...: Preparing the birria:a. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beef or goat meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried guajillo chilies, dried ancho chilies, beef broth, cumin, Mexican oregano, and bay leaf.b. Season with salt and pepper to taste.c. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds.

2. 2

   Shredding the meat:a. Remove the cooked meat from...: Shredding the meat:a. Remove the cooked meat from the pot and place it on a cutting board or a large plate.b. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

3. 3

   Assembling the nachos:a. Preheat your oven to 400°F...: Assembling the nachos:a. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).b. On a baking sheet or oven-safe dish, spread out a layer of tortilla chips to cover the bottom.c. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded meat over the chips.d. Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the meat.e. Repeat the layering process with another layer of chips, meat, and cheese until you've used all the ingredients or reached the desired amount.f. Place the baking sheet or dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. 4

   Customizing and serving:a. Once the nachos are out...: Customizing and serving:a. Once the nachos are out of the oven, garnish them with diced onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.b. Get creative and customize your nachos by adding optional toppings like sliced jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, pickled onions, or sliced radishes.c. Serve the birria nachos immediately while they're still warm and enjoy!