Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos offer an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, spicy broth. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, delivering irresistible flavors without the hassle. With minimal preparation and a set-it-and-forget-it approach, you can enjoy juicy tacos filled with savory meat that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Whether served as traditional tacos or paired with rice and beans, these flavorful bites are sure to become a favorite in your home. Dive into this delightful culinary experience and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and diced onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker. Pour the chili mixture over it and add broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix it with the sauce from the crockpot.
- Heat oil in a skillet; dip corn tortillas in the top fat layer of the broth then fry until crispy on both sides.
- Fill tortillas with shredded beef mixture and fry again until crispy.
- Serve with additional broth for dipping and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg