Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering way to indulge in authentic Mexican flavors without the hassle. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in a rich, savory sauce made from aromatic spices and chilies. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, diced onions, and zesty lime. Plus, the leftovers only get better as the flavors deepen overnight! Enjoy the convenience of your slow cooker while impressing friends and family with these delicious, homemade birria tacos.
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 for serving
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and blend with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Place beef chuck roast in the slow cooker and pour the blended chili mixture over it.
- Add beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef in the crockpot and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas in oil until crispy; fill with shredded beef mixture and garnish with cilantro and onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg