Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delightful fusion of tender, slow-cooked beef and vibrant Mexican spices, perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a fiesta with minimal effort. The beef simmers in a rich, spicy sauce, resulting in mouthwatering tacos that are sure to impress family and friends. Serve them with fresh toppings like cilantro and lime for an added zing or enjoy them alongside flavorful broth for dipping. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or seeking a cozy weeknight meal, these tacos are the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes.
- Blend soaked chilies with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Place beef chunks in the slow cooker and pour blended mixture over the meat.
- Add beef broth, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef in the crock pot and mix well with the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas until crispy after dipping them in the top layer of fat from the broth.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and serve hot with broth for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg