Christmas Eve last year. Total chaos. This year. Smooth. Suspiciously smooth. • Birria beef simmered low and slow • Used beef stock, not water. Write that down • Those dried chili pods get soaked, blended, strained • Meat falls apart without a fight • Consommé ends up rich, dark, dangerous Prep lineup, because future-you deserves peace: • Pico de gallo • Homemade guacamole • Pickled red onions • Coleslaw for crunch • Shredded beef resting in its own glory This is the setup. Part two gets loud. #