Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delectable Mexican dish that brings the vibrant flavors of traditional cuisine right into your home. This recipe features succulent beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich, spicy sauce made from aromatic chilies and spices. The result is tender meat that can be easily shredded and served in warm corn tortillas, creating a taco experience that is both satisfying and bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress guests and satisfy your cravings for 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
- Cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- In a blender, combine the soaked chilies, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes; blend until smooth.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker. Pour the blended sauce over the meat, add beef broth, and seasonings (vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, pepper).
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the cooked beef with forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas in oil until crispy; fill with shredded beef mixture and serve with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg