Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delightful twist on a traditional Mexican dish, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This recipe features tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful broth infused with spices and chilies. The result is juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat that can be enjoyed in crispy corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and onions. Served alongside the savory broth for dipping, these tacos promise an unforgettable culinary experience that captures authentic Mexican flavors right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- Cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes to soften and then blend with onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
- In the crock pot, add the beef chunks and pour the blended chili mixture over them. Add beef broth and seasonings; stir gently.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until crispy, fill with shredded beef, fold, and fry again until golden brown.
- Serve hot with broth for dipping and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg