Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delightful way to bring the rich flavors of Mexico into your home. This recipe features tender beef slow-cooked in a savory sauce made with aromatic spices and chilies, resulting in a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. The tacos are not only easy to prepare, but they also allow the slow cooker to do most of the work while you go about your day. With crispy tortillas filled with juicy beef, garnished with fresh cilantro and onions, these tacos are sure to be a hit. Plus, they make excellent leftovers that taste even better the next day!
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
- Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Instructions
- Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
- Place the beef in the crockpot and pour the chili mixture over it.
- Add beef 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 forks and mix back with the sauce.
- Fry tortillas in oil until crispy; fill with 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 (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg