Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delightful and comforting dish that brings the rich, authentic flavors of Mexico right to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender beef slowly simmered in a savory sauce made from dried chilies and spices, resulting in mouth-watering tacos that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
- 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
- Corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Step: Soak the chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Step: Place the beef in the crock pot and pour the chili mixture on top. Add broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Cook on low for 8–10 hours until the beef is tender. Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce.
- Step: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry tortillas dipped in broth fat until crispy on both sides.
- Step: Fill tortillas with beef mixture, fold over, and fry again until crispy.
- Step: Serve with broth for dipping alongside cilantro and diced onions.
Notes
Ensure you soak the dried chilies thoroughly to avoid a gritty texture in the sauce. The leftover broth is essential for the authentic dipping experience. For extra flavor, use a well-marbled beef chuck roast.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10H
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg