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CROCK POT BIRRIA TACOS RECIPE

The Ultimate Juicy Crock Pot Birria Tacos Recipe You Need!

Sierra Lane
Transform an ordinary dinner into something extraordinary with this Crock Pot Birria Tacos Recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or neutral oil
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 dry bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 lime wedges
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves diced
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxacan cheese or Italian cheese

Instructions
 

  • Season boneless chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
  • Transfer beef to slow cooker, add onion, garlic, guajillo chiles, chipotle chiles, beef stock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
  • Remove beef, let it rest, then shred into bite-sized pieces. Discard cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
  • Blend consome in the slow cooker until smooth to create a luxurious consome.
  • Mix some consome with shredded beef, set aside the rest for dipping.
  • Assemble tacos by dipping tortillas in warm consome, fill with beef, onion, cilantro, and cheese, then fry until golden brown.

Notes

  • Sear to Perfection: Sear beef well before slow cooking for maximum flavor.
  • Blend Cautiously: Allow consome to cool slightly before blending.
  • Adjust Thickness: Strain consome if it's too thick after blending.
  • Heat Control: Remove the seeds from guajillo chiles for milder flavor.
  • Serving Style: Dip tortillas in consome just before frying for extra crunch.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare beef and consome in advance for hosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword CROCK POT BIRRIA TACOS RECIPE
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