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Hole-in-the-Wall Braised Beef Birria & Crispy Cheese Skirts

Inspired by the legendary, no-frills back-alley birria joints. Beef chuck is slow-simmered in a deeply spiced, savory bone broth infused with smoky dried chilies, garlic, and vinegar until it falls apart at the touch of a fork. Served alongside a lacey, ultra-crispy grilled Monterey Jack cheese skirt designed for dunking into the rich consomme.

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Hole-in-the-Wall Braised Beef Birria & Crispy Cheese Skirts
4g
net carbs
49g
protein
50g
fat
670
kcal
The keto read
4g net carbs per serving

Inspired by the legendary, no-frills back-alley birria joints. Beef chuck is slow-simmered in a deeply spiced, savory bone broth infused with smoky dried chilies, garlic, and vinegar until it falls apart at the touch of a fork. Served alongside a lacey, ultra-crispy grilled Monterey Jack cheese skirt designed for dunking into the rich consomme.

Ingredients

3 servings
Braised Beef
Beef chuck roast, cubed600 g
Beef bone broth500 ml
Dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded2 pcs
Apple cider vinegar2 tbsp
Garlic, peeled4 cloves
Dried Mexican oregano1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Sea salt1.5 tsp
Tallow or ghee1 tbsp
Crispy Cheese Skirt
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded150 g
Garnish
Fresh cilantro, chopped15 g

Method

Braised Beef
1
In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the dried ancho chilies for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer them to a bowl of hot water to soften for 10 minutes.
2
Blend the softened chilies, garlic, apple cider vinegar, Mexican oregano, cumin, and a splash of beef broth until completely smooth.
3
Heat the tallow in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with sea salt and sear them until deeply browned on all sides.
4
Pour the blended chili paste and the remaining beef broth over the beef. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is meltingly tender. Shred the beef directly into its cooking liquid.
Crispy Cheese Skirt
5
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Scatter the shredded Monterey Jack cheese into flat, thin circles. Let the cheese melt, bubble, and form a golden-brown, crispy lacy edge. Carefully lift with a spatula and let cool slightly to crisp up.
Plate
6
Ladle the shredded beef and a generous amount of the rich consomme broth into shallow bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with the warm crispy cheese skirts on the side for dipping.
The keto read

Why this lands at 4g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 49g protein and 50g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Hole-in-the-Wall Braised Beef Birria & Crispy Cheese Skirts keto?▾
Hole-in-the-Wall Braised Beef Birria & Crispy Cheese Skirts has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Hole-in-the-Wall Braised Beef Birria & Crispy Cheese Skirts?▾
670 calories, 49g protein, 50g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.

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