Can I make Birria Fries ahead of time?

Yes! You can cook the birria beef in advance and reheat it when ready. The flavors actually improve overnight. Just assemble the fries fresh when you're ready to serve for the best texture and presentation.

What fries work best for Birria Fries?

Crispy French fries or crinkle-cut fries hold up best under the juicy beef, queso , and toppings. I personally love using thick-cut fries because they don't get soggy as quickly

Can I use a different cut of beef instead of short ribs?

Absolutely! Beef chuck roast or brisket works wonderfully since they shred easily after braising. The key is using a cut that becomes tender with slow cooking.

How do I serve the birria consommé with Birria Fries?

Serve the rich consommé on the side in small bowls as a dipping sauce. It adds extra flavor and makes the whole experience more interactive and fun!

Ultimate Birria Fries Recipe Loaded Mexican Fries

Name: Ultimate Birria Fries Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5-6 beef short ribs; 1.5 tbsp kosher salt; 1.5 tbsp black pepper; 1.5 tbsp garlic powder; FYR RED Hot Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce); 3 ancho chiles, stemmed & seeded; 3 guajillo chiles, stemmed & seeded; 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo; 1/2 white onion, sliced; 8-10 garlic cloves; 2 cups water; 2-3 cups beef broth; 1.5 tablespoons Mexican oregano; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; Cooked French fries (crispy and hot); 2 cups liquid queso; 1/2 cup red onions, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Sour cream for serving

Description

When my husband Henry first mentioned wanting to try birria fries at a local food truck, I knew I had to recreate this incredible fusion dish at home. Trust me, once you taste these loaded fries topped with tender, juicy birria beef, melted queso, and fresh toppings, you’ll understand why they’ve become such a sensation!

Ingredients

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5-6 beef short ribs
1.5 tbsp kosher salt
1.5 tbsp black pepper
1.5 tbsp garlic powder
FYR RED Hot Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
3 ancho chiles, stemmed & seeded
3 guajillo chiles, stemmed & seeded
2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
1/2 white onion, sliced
8-10 garlic cloves
2 cups water
2-3 cups beef broth
1.5 tablespoons Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
Cooked French fries (crispy and hot)
2 cups liquid queso
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sour cream for serving

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Instructions

Preheat your fire to medium-high temperature (around 375°F)
Add a Dutch oven and let it preheat for 3-4 minutes
Add your ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, and garlic cloves to char for 30-45 seconds per side
Once charred, add water to the skillet and simmer over the fire for 7-8 minutes
Remove from heat and transfer the chiles, garlic, water, chopped onion, and chipotle in adobo to a food processor
Blend until completely smooth
Slather your beef short ribs with hot sauce and liberally season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Place your clean Dutch oven over the fire and sear each side of the beef until beautifully browned
Add all short ribs back to the Dutch oven along with the chile paste, beef broth, and all braising seasonings
Cover and simmer over medium-high heat until the beef is fork-tender (about 3.5-4.5 hours)
Skim fat from the surface as needed during cooking
Once tender, remove the beef, discard bones, bay leaves, and cinnamon sticks
Strain the braising liquid to create a clean consommé and shred the beef
Start with a generous portion of hot, crispy French fries on a large platter or individual plates
Top generously with your shredded birria beef
Drizzle warm liquid queso all over the fries and beef
Sprinkle with chopped red onions and fresh cilantro
Add dollops of sour cream and serve with the warm birria consommé on the side for dipping

Notes

The beauty of this recipe is that you can make the birria beef ahead of time! Store the shredded beef and consommé separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The beef actually gets even more flavorful after sitting overnight. Use thick-cut or crinkle fries for best results and don’t skip charring the chiles for maximum flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Appetizer
Method: Braising
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 95mg