Black Bean Birria

by Bold Bean Co
Star 4.8
    10m prep time
    50m total time
    17 ingredients

Birria is a Mexican stew traditionally made with beef or goat. We’ve got a plant-powered twist here using slowly-simmered Queen Black Beans as the main event, whilst still achieving that deep, smoky flavour. Topped with yogurt, feta and creamy avocado - it’s a hearty stew in its own right. Or, serve with rice, crunchy tacos or mop up with soft tortillas for something extra filling. Get your hands on ancho chilli if you can - they’ll add a real depth of smoky heat and flavour.

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and celery and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, fresh chilli, and cumin seeds/ground cumin Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2

If you’re serving with rice, now is a good time to get it on to cook.

Step 3

Add the flaked achno flakes along with the tomato puree and cinnamon. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the puree darkens. Add a splash of water if it starts to stick.

Step 4

Pour in the black beans with their bean stock and veg stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns to a chocolate brown colour and the consistency is similar to a thick-ish soup.

Step 5

Warm the rotis/flatbreads/tortillas either in the microwave or in a dry pan, just until lightly browned. Check the stew for seasoning, adding a little lime juice for freshness - slice the remaining lime into wedges for serving.

Step 6

Ladle the stew into bowls. Top with the sliced avocado, crumbled feta, fresh coriander, a pinch of chilli flakes and serve with lime wedges - or any other toppings you fancy. Mop up with the warm bread or rice for something even heartier.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 1tsp Cumin Seeds, or double the amount of ground cumin 1 x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g
  • 2tbsp Tomato Puree 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 200ml Veg Stock 1 x Knorr Stock Pot Vegetable 4x28g
  • 1 Lime, juice and wedges 1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1
  • 2 Rotis, or soft tortilla to serve 1 x Riya's Original Recipe Premium Wholemeal Roti Indian Flat Bread x5
  • 2 Avocados, sliced 1 x Sainsbury’s Medium Ripe & Ready Avocados x2
  • 1 jar 570g Jar Queen Black Beans, with their bean stock 1 x Bold Bean Co Queen Black Beans 570g
  • 1 large pinch Dried Ancho Chilli, or a whole dried ancho chilli - see tips 1 x Sainsbury's Ancho Chilli Flakes 27g
  • 2tbsp Neutral Oil, such as vegetable or sunflower 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 Celery Stick, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Celery
  • 0.5 Red Chilli, seeds removed and finely sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 65g
  • 4 Fat Garlic Cloves, finely grated or chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 10g Coriander Leaves, for garnish 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 90g Rice 1 x Sainsbury's Easy Cook Long Grain White Rice 500g
  • 100g Feta Cheese, crumbled (or plant-based alternative) 1 x Sainsbury's Greek Feta Cheese 200g
  • 0.5tsp Cinnamon 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Cinnamon 38g
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