Crockpot Birria Tacos
Crockpot birria tacos are a flavor-packed delight that brings a taste of Mexico right to your home. Tender, slow-cooked beef is infused with a rich blend of spices and served in warm corn tortillas, creating a culinary experience that will have everyone craving more. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and mouthwatering aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 dried guajillo chiles (soaked)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds; soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic.
- In a blender, combine soaked chiles, sautéed onions, garlic, cumin powder, oregano, lime juice, and beef broth; blend until smooth.
- Place the chuck roast in the crockpot, pour over the blended sauce, and add bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks in the crockpot. Serve on warm corn tortillas garnished with fresh cilantro and diced onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg