Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are the ultimate comfort food that brings vibrant Mexican flavors right to your table. Imagine tender, slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce, all wrapped in crispy corn tortillas. This recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking in your crock pot, you can focus on enjoying time with friends and family while this delicious dish cooks to perfection. Top your tacos with fresh cilantro, diced onions, or creamy avocado for an irresistible flavor explosion that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with the onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
- Place the beef in the crock pot and pour the chili mixture over it. Add beef broth and seasonings.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the beef with two forks and mix it with the sauce in the crock pot.
- Heat oil in a skillet, dip each tortilla into the broth fat layer, then fry until crispy.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with beef mixture and frying again if desired.
- Serve hot with additional broth for dipping and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg