Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine at home. This recipe features tender beef, slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of spices and chilies, enveloped in crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, these tacos allow the slow cooker to handle most of the work, making meal prep a breeze. Whether garnished with fresh cilantro and onions or paired with zesty sides, this dish is sure to please everyone around your table. Plus, they make amazing leftovers that taste even better the next day!
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
- Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
Instructions
- Soak dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
- In a blender, combine soaked chilies, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes; blend until smooth.
- Place beef in the slow cooker and pour blended chili mixture over it.
- Add beef broth and seasonings such as vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas in a pan until crispy; fill with shredded beef mixture.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg