Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, slow-cooked beef with a rich, flavorful sauce, all tucked into crispy tortillas. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to prepare using just a few ingredients. The unique blend of spices creates an explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, the crock pot does all the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy every moment with friends and family. Serve these tacos with fresh toppings and your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Soak dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- In a crock pot, place the beef and pour the chili mixture over it. Add the beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it with the sauce in the crock pot.
- Fry corn tortillas in oil until crispy; dip them into the top fat layer of the broth before frying.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shredded beef mixture and frying again until crispy.
- Serve with additional broth for dipping along with cilantro and diced onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg