Is Birria — Spicy Beef Stew safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Birria — Spicy Beef Stew more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Birria — Spicy Beef Stew

Jalisco-style spicy chile-braised beef in rich consommé — for tacos or stew.

Prep time 210 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Consommé Na-heavy. Eat meat, skip dip.

Ingredients

1kg beef chuck
Guajillo, ancho, pasilla chiles
Garlic, oregano, cumin
Tomato

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Cooking Steps

1
Toast + soak chiles.
2
Blend with spices.
3
Braise beef 3 hours.

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