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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Savory Comfort Food Made Easy

Discover how to make Crock Pot Birria Tacos, a flavorful Mexican dish that's easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 pieces Dried Chilies
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onion preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh cloves recommended
  • 2 medium Tomatoes canned or fresh
For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef (Chuck Roast) can substitute with pork or chicken
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar or use apple cider vinegar
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Mexican oregano preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground cumin
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Crock Pot Birria Tacos Instructions
  1. Prepare Chilies: Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
  2. Blend Marinade: In a blender, combine soaked chilies, chopped onion, garlic, and tomatoes, then blend until smooth.
  3. Slow Cook Beef: Place the chuck roast in the crockpot, pour blended chili mix, add broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt and pepper, set to low for 8-10 hours.
  4. Shred Beef: Remove beef from the slow cooker, let cool slightly, then shred with two forks and return to broth.
  5. Fry Tortillas: Heat oil in a skillet, dip each tortilla in broth fat and fry until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Fill each crispy tortilla with shredded beef, fold, and fry again briefly to crisp edges.
  7. Serve: Serve tacos hot with remaining broth for dipping and garnish with cilantro, onions, and lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy your Crock Pot Birria Tacos hot and customize with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal.

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