Meaning & use

birria

noun·Academic

A spicy Mexican stew traditionally made by slow-cooking meat, often goat or beef, in a rich chili-based broth.

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We ordered birria tacos, dipping each one in the flavorful broth on the side.

Her grandmother's birria recipe takes hours to prepare but is worth the wait.

A note on using this word

Birria originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco and is now popular internationally, especially as a filling for tacos and quesadillas.

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