Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish right at home. This recipe features tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, spicy sauce made from dried chilies and aromatic spices. Perfect for casual family dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos allow you to experience authentic flavors with minimal effort. The beef is shredded and served in crispy corn tortillas, making for a deliciously hearty meal that everyone will love. Top them with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime for an unforgettable dining experience.
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
- Oil for frying
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.
- Place the beef in the crockpot and pour the chili mixture over it.
- Add beef broth and spices: apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the beef, shred it with two forks, and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until crispy; fill them with shredded beef and serve with broth for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg