Williams Sonoma Braising Sauce, Birria

FLAVOR PROFILE

• Savory, vinegar, chiles, garlic, spices

WHY WE LOVE IT

• Enjoyed in kitchens across Mexico, birria is a rich, meaty stew with infinite regional variations. Our time-saving braising sauce helps you create the traditional dish quickly and easily. Inspired by classic recipes, the slow-simmered blend of beef stock, red wine, tomatoes and garlic is highlighted by fragrant spices and three types of chiles. Prep is simple – just simmer with browned beef until tender and serve on tortillas with your favorite toppings.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

NET WEIGHT

• 24.5 oz./695g (makes 4 servings).
• Shipped fresh.
• Crafted in the USA using domestic and imported ingredients. Packaging from the USA.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

• Sauce ships fresh at ambient temperature.
• Upon receipt, store unopened at room temperature for up to 36 months. Once opened, store in refrigerator and enjoy within 1 week.

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Birria Braised Beef

Ingredients

• 1 jar braising sauce (included)
• 2 1/2 lb. (1.25kg) boneless beef chuck, cut into 3–4 equal pieces
• Oil
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• Water

Directions

• Season beef with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
• In large fry pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. oil. Working in batches, brown beef on all sides, approx. 8–10 minutes per batch.
• If using slow cooker, transfer beef to insert and add braising sauce. Cover and cook on high until beef is fork-tender, approx. 2–3 hours.
• If using Dutch oven, return all beef to pan. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Add braising sauce and 1 cup (250ml) water to pan and bring to a simmer. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil, then cover with lid. Transfer to preheated oven and cook until beef is fork-tender, approx. 2 1/2–3 hours. Skim fat off sauce, shred beef and serve.
• Serves 4.
• Test Kitchen Tip: Serve on warm corn tortillas topped with onions, cilantro and squeeze of fresh lime juice.

• Beef stock (veal stock, veal bones, water), beef stock, mirepoix stock (carrot, celery, onion), red wine, tomato paste, pork gelatin, salt, carrot stock, celery stock, onion, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, canola oil, cornstarch, garlic, salt, guajillo chile paste, ancho chile paste, chile de arbol powder, spices, paprika.
• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat/gluten, soy, sesame, fish (anchovies), tree nuts (pecans, walnuts, coconut), mustard.