Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a mouthwatering take on traditional Mexican cuisine that brings bold flavors right to your kitchen. This slow-cooked dish features tender beef chuck roast, infused with a rich blend of spices and chilies, enveloped in crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these tacos provide an unforgettable culinary experience that’s easy to prepare. With minimal hands-on time required, you can let the crock pot do the work while you focus on other activities. Serve them with fresh garnishes like cilantro and diced onions for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.
- Blend soaked chilies with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Place beef chuck roast in the crock pot and pour the blended chili mixture over it.
- Add beef broth and seasonings; stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce for flavor.
- Fry corn tortillas until crispy, then fill with shredded beef mixture.
- Top with fresh cilantro and diced onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use well-marbled beef chuck for optimal tenderness. Adjust spice levels by adding more chilies if desired. For extra crispy tortillas, double fry after filling them.