Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a flavorful and tender beef dish served in crispy corn tortillas, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 3 dried guajillo peppers, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho peppers, stems and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced onion
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the guajillo and ancho peppers for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and soak them in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a Crock Pot, combine the beef chuck roast, quartered onion, minced garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, soaked peppers, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the meat and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the Crock Pot and stir to combine with the broth.
- To assemble the tacos, heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each corn tortilla in the broth, then place it in the skillet. Add a portion of the shredded meat and top with chopped cilantro and diced onion. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Serve the tacos hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few jalapeño slices to the Crock Pot.
- Try using chicken or pork instead of beef for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg