Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delicious and convenient way to savor authentic Mexican flavors right at home. This recipe features tender beef, slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic spices, creating a savory filling for soft tortillas. Imagine coming home to the enticing aroma of spices and juicy meat simmering all day, ready to be served with fresh toppings like onions, cilantro, and lime. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress your guests while providing comforting satisfaction. Plus, they reheat beautifully as leftovers! Follow this easy recipe to craft a dish that will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 2 dried guajillo peppers
- 2 dried ancho peppers
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho peppers; soak in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine soaked peppers, onion, garlic cloves, cumin powder, and beef broth; blend until smooth.
- Sear the Beef: Season chuck roast with salt and pepper; heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side for about three minutes until browned.
- Combine in the Crock Pot: Place seared beef in the crock pot; pour blended sauce over it.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for eight hours or high for four hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Shred the meat with two forks; serve in warm tortillas topped with onions, cilantro, lime juice, and additional toppings as desired.
Notes
– For extra flavor, consider marinating the meat overnight.
– Serve with homemade consommé made from the cooking liquid for dipping.
– Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg