Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food at Home
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these hearty and delicious Crock Pot Birria Tacos, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 dried guajillo peppers, seeds removed
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- In a pan, heat a little oil and brown the beef on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add minced garlic, beef broth, chopped onion, guajillo peppers, and a bay leaf.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the meat, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker to soak up more juices.
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet and fill each with shredded meat, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef in the spices overnight.
- Use additional toppings like diced onions or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg