Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Juicy Flavor That Redefines Dinner
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delicious dish that brings a juicy flavor to dinner, elevating your meal experience with tender meat and vibrant spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a skillet, toast the dried chiles until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soaked chiles with garlic, onion, and spices until smooth.
- Place the chuck roast in a crock pot and pour the blended mixture over it.
- Add beef broth, and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until meat is tender.
- Shred the meat and serve in tortillas with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight with the spices.
- Adjust the heat by adding more or less chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Birria Tacos, Birria, Tacos, Slow Cooker