Description
Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a delightful culinary experience that combines tender, slow-cooked meat with vibrant spices, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or casual taco nights, these tacos will envelop you in rich flavors and aromas that evoke the heart of Mexico. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor payoff, they are sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Cut the chuck roast into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the guajillo chiles for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend the toasted chiles with garlic and beef broth until smooth.
- Place the meat in the crock pot and pour the sauce over it. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by spooning birria into each tortilla, topped with cilantro, onions, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, sear the meat before placing it in the crock pot. You can substitute chuck roast with short ribs for variation. Adjust spiciness by adding more dried chilies or jalapeños.