Birria Recipe (Mexican Beef Stew) | Instant Pot, Crock-Pot or Stovetop

"This easy birria recipe is SO flavorful and can be made in the Crock-Pot, Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Serve as a simple stew or make birria tacos!..."

INGREDIENTS
3 dried ancho chiles
3 dried guajillo chiles
1 to 3 dried chiles de árbol (optional, see note below)
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 small white onion, peeled and diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 large roma tomatoes, roughly chopped*
4 cups beef stock, divided
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of ground cloves
3 to 3 1/2 pound beef chuck roast, roughly cut into 3-inch chunks
fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 bay leaves
warm corn tortillas, for serving
recommended toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped white or red onion, diced or sliced avocado, lime wedges and/or sliced jalapeños
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