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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Mouthwatering Crock Pot Birria Tacos You’ll Love Making

Enjoy rich and flavorful Crock Pot Birria Tacos, featuring tender beef simmered in a spicy sauce. A delightful dish that brings authentic Mexican flavors to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 pieces Dried Chilies Substitute with fresh poblano or jalapeño for different flavor
  • 1 large Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best results
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Canned tomatoes can be used as substitute
For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chunks (Chuck Roast) Alternative: chicken thighs (adjust cooking time)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Use vegetable broth for lighter version
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute with lime juice if desired
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas Use flour tortillas for different texture
  • 1/2 cup Oil Choose oil with high smoke point for frying

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften them.
  2. Blend the softened chilies with chopped onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
  3. Place beef chunks in the slow cooker, pour blended sauce over it, and add beef broth and seasonings.
  4. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 8-10 hours until beef is tender.
  5. Remove beef chunks, let rest for a few minutes, then shred and return to sauce.
  6. Dip corn tortillas in broth fat, heat oil in skillet, and fry tortillas until crispy.
  7. Assemble tacos with shredded beef, fold, and fry again until nicely crisped.
  8. Serve tacos with broth for dipping and garnish with cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure dried chilies are fully soaked and be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when frying tortillas for best results.

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