Crock Pot Birria Tacos
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender, slow-cooked meat with rich spices, perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. This recipe captures the essence of traditional birria, offering an explosion of taste in every bite. With minimal effort, you can create a memorable meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cups beef broth
- 12 soft corn tortillas
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from guajillo chiles. Toast in a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
- In a blender, combine soaked chiles, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
- Place the roast in the crock pot and pour the blended sauce over it with the remaining beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the meat inside the pot and serve in warm corn tortillas with chopped onions and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate your chuck roast overnight before cooking. You can substitute beef with chicken or pork if desired. Serve with lime wedges and consomé for dipping to enhance flavor.