Description
Experience the rich and savory world of Easy Birria Tacos, a delightful Mexican dish that brings together tender, juicy beef and flavorful spices in a unique way. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe utilizes a slow cooker to achieve melt-in-your-mouth beef birria effortlessly. The secret lies in dipping corn tortillas into a fragrant chipotle braising broth before stuffing them with succulent shredded beef and cheese. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds yearning for more. Whether served as tacos or at a taco bar with your favorite toppings, these easy birria tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds chuck roast
- 1/2 large white onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3 large bay leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 7 ounces chipotle sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 2 small limes (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in a slow cooker; add onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, chipotle sauce, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred.
- Remove the beef and shred it with forks; return it to the pot with some braising liquid.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet; dip each tortilla briefly in broth before frying.
- Fill tortillas with shredded beef and cheese, fold them over, and cook until golden brown.
- Serve hot with pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg