Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos offer a delightful and authentic taste of Mexico right in your kitchen. This simple slow-cooked recipe transforms tender beef into a flavorful filling, perfect for taco enthusiasts. The secret lies in the rich blend of spices and chilies that infuse the meat with deep flavors over several hours of cooking. Ideal for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tacos are easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy quality time with loved ones while your meal cooks itself. Serve them hot with fresh garnishes and a side of savory dipping broth for an unforgettable meal.
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
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened, then blend with onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the crock pot and pour the chili mixture over it.
- Add beef broth, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef directly in the crock pot and mix well with the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry corn tortillas after dipping them in the broth fat layer until crispy.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shredded beef mixture and fry again if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg