Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are the ultimate comfort food that brings the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cooking to your dinner table with minimal effort. This slow-cooked dish features tender beef simmered in a savory blend of spices, creating a mouthwatering flavor experience that everyone can enjoy. Picture coming home to the enticing aroma of beef melting into a delicious sauce, perfect for assembling into soft corn tortillas. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these tacos allow everyone to customize their own meal with fresh toppings. Once you try them, they’re bound to become a staple in your household!
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
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- Blend the soaked chilies, chopped onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the crockpot and pour the chili mixture over it.
- Add beef broth along with vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce.
- Fry corn tortillas until crispy, fill them with shredded beef mixture, and serve with fresh cilantro and diced onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g total)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg