Birria Bowls are one of our new favorites!
🏋🏻♀️ MACROS:
Servings - 4
Calories per serving - 590
Protein per serving - 42 g
Fiber per serving - 9 g
Ingredients:
▪️1.5 lb chuck roast (cubed and fat trimmed)
▪️Kinders The Blend seasoning
▪️Olive oil
▪️2 cups beef broth
▪️15 oz pinto beans (seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and cumin)
▪️1 cup dry white rice (cooked according to packaging with 1 tbsp tomato bouillon & 1 tsp chicken bouillon)
▪️1 white onion (sliced)
▪️1 green pepper (sliced)
▪️Optional toppings: Limes, sour cream, cilantro, diced white onion
RED SAUCE
▪️5 Roma tomatoes
▪️6 garlic cloves
▪️20 Guajillo peppers
▪️6 New Mexico peppers
▪️1/2 white onion
▪️Chicken bouillon, tomato bouillon, cumin, garlic powder
▪️1 cup reserved water from boiling
Directions:
▪️Begin boiling tomatoes, 1/2 white onion, garlic cloves, and the dried peppers for 10 minutes.
▪️Remove from boiling water & add to blender. Add one cup of the water that it boiled in.
▪️Blend until smooth & then strain into a large bowl.
▪️Season with tomato bouillon, chicken bouillon, cumin, and garlic powder.
▪️Cut fat off of chuck roast, cut into chunks, and season with Kinders the Blend.
▪️Sear the chuck roast cubes on all sides over high heat.
▪️Add chuck roast to slow cooker, add sliced peppers and onions, cover with the red sauce, and add beef broth. Slow cook on low for 8 hours.
▪️Remove meat, peppers, & onions & shred the meat. Add about 2 cups of the red sauce to the shredded meat.
▪️Prepare pinto beans & rice separately.
▪️Assemble bowl with rice, beans, meat, and sauce.
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If you're looking for a nutritious and satisfying meal, Birria Bowls are a great choice that combine rich flavors with balanced macros. Using a slow cooker to prepare the chuck roast ensures the meat becomes incredibly tender and infused with the vibrant red sauce made from guajillo and New Mexico peppers, garlic, and tomatoes. This method also frees up your time by cooking low and slow, allowing the flavors to meld perfectly. Adding pinto beans seasoned with cumin, garlic powder, and salt provides a boost of fiber and complements the protein-rich beef. The use of tomato and chicken bouillon in the rice adds a subtle depth of flavor, making the bowls both hearty and delicious. Topping your Birria Bowl with fresh cilantro, diced white onion, sour cream, and lime juice can brighten the dish with fresh, zesty notes. From personal experience, marinating the chuck roast with a high-quality seasoning blend like Kinders The Blend before searing it helps develop a flavorful crust that locks in juices. Be sure to strain the blended red sauce to achieve the silky texture essential for an authentic Birria experience. These bowls are perfect for meal prep as they store well, and reheating retains their taste and texture. For those tracking macros, each serving delivers approximately 42 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber, supporting muscle recovery and digestive health. This recipe is also flexible—you can adjust spice levels by varying the amount of dried peppers or adding your favorite toppings. Overall, Birria Bowls are a delicious, wholesome, and convenient option for anyone seeking a healthy, high-protein meal.































































































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