Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a sensational way to savor authentic Mexican flavors right at home. This slow-cooked dish features tender beef simmered to perfection with a blend of rich spices, creating a delicious and comforting meal. The best part? These tacos are incredibly versatile; you can customize them with your favorite toppings for a unique touch every time. Whether you’re hosting friends, enjoying family dinner, or just craving something special, this easy recipe is sure to impress. With minimal effort involved thanks to the crock pot, you can set it and forget it until it’s time to indulge in these mouthwatering tacos. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for more!
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
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend the soaked chilies with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- In a crock pot, add the beef chunks and pour the blended chili mixture over them.
- Add beef broth and seasonings: apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Set the crock pot on low heat and cook for 8-10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas in oil until crispy, then fill each tortilla with shredded beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg