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Lazy Birria

Recipe by Zachary Neman on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 2 hours to cook. A quick, low‑effort take on traditional birria that captures the smoky, spicy essence with a ready‑made harissa paste. Thinly sliced onions and minced garlic melt into a rich, flavorful broth, while warm tortillas add the classic taco touch. Perfect for a lazy evening when you crave authentic Mexican comfort food without the hassle.

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Lazy Birria by Zachary Neman, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Slice onions thinly against the grain so they melt into the dish.

  2. Finely mince garlic to release maximum flavor.

  3. Combine harissa with onions and garlic, cooking low and slow until the mixture is pull‑apart tender.

  4. Add the large raw cut of beef to the pot and brown the meat chunks until they develop a deep color.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The beef develops deep browned patches before it simmers.

  5. Season to taste and continue simmering until the meat is tender and the broth is rich.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The beef pulls apart easily and the broth is rich and red.

  6. Dipping tortilla into red liquid

  7. Serve with warm tortillas for a quick, satisfying taco experience.

Tips while you cook

Slice onions thinly
Slice the onions thinly against the grain before adding them.
Mince garlic finely
Finely mince the garlic to release its flavor before cooking.
Cook harissa mixture low and slow
Combine harissa with the onions and garlic and cook low and slow until the mixture is pull‑apart tender.
Brown meat chunks first
Add the raw beef and brown the meat chunks until they develop a deep color before simmering.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Birria, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Most use garlic cloves, onion and tomato.

  1. Fabrizio Villalpando4 hr 20 min20 ingr.Only this one uses chuck roast, high-heat oil and guajillo chiles
  2. Oli Paterson15 min6 ingr.Only this one uses birria, scotch egg and gyro pita bread
  3. Zachary Neman2 hr 15 min6 ingr.Only this one uses harissa, tortillas and cut beef
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