Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delicious and comforting dish that brings the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef infused with a rich blend of spices, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas and complemented by melted cheese and tangy toppings. Whether you are hosting a gathering or enjoying a family dinner, these tacos are sure to impress. Serve them with a flavorful chili consommé for dipping, allowing each bite to burst with flavor. Perfectly customizable, you can adjust toppings to suit your preferences, making it an ideal choice for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 dried ancho chiles
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 4.5 to 5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 quart beef broth
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- Corn tortillas
- Grated mozzarella cheese or Oaxaca cheese
- 1 Tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp coriander seed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 large yellow onion
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- â…“ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Rehydrate the dried chiles in boiling water for about 15 minutes.
- Toast black peppercorns, coriander seeds, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick in a skillet; create a spice packet.
- Sear the beef chuck roast in avocado oil until golden brown on all sides and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet; add tomato paste, cumin, and oregano before transferring to the crock pot.
- Combine rehydrated chiles (and soaking water), beef broth, vinegar, and spice packet in the slow cooker; stir well and cook on low for 8–10 hours.
- Shred the beef once cooked; blend chilis with some liquid for a smooth sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas dipped in birria sauce with cheese and meat for crispy tacos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg