Crockpot Birria
Crockpot Birria is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with aromatic spices, simmered to perfection. Perfect for taco nights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering feast that will leave your guests craving more. With its vibrant colors and savory broth, each bite offers a comforting experience reminiscent of heartwarming family moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 6 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from guajillo peppers; soak in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.
- Sauté chopped onions over medium heat until translucent, then add minced garlic until golden.
- Blend soaked peppers with sautéed onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, beef broth, and lime juice until smooth.
- Place chuck roast in the crockpot and pour the blended sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks and mix back into the broth.
- Serve in warm tortillas topped with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg