Yes, this is an easy recipe; it just takes time unless you're making Instant Pot Birria, which only takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The chili paste is the most complicated part of this great recipe, but it can even be made a day or two ahead of time. Or you can substitute canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, but in our opinion, the flavor isn't the same. After that, all you do is season and sear the beef, then add the remaining ingredients. Simple!