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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Savor Crock Pot Birria Tacos Bursting with Flavorful Tenderness

Crock Pot Birria Tacos are a must-try dish that combines rich beef and tantalizing flavors into one irresistible bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Dried Chilies Substitute with fresh chilies for milder flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work beautifully.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for best impact.
  • 1 can Tomatoes Canned fire-roasted tomatoes are an excellent choice.
  • 1 cup Vinegar (Apple Cider) Lime juice can be a fresh alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Essential for authenticity.
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Essential for authenticity.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste for perfect balance.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste for perfect balance.
For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef (Chuck Roast) Feel free to substitute with pork or chicken.
  • 4 cups Broth Beef broth is recommended, vegetable broth offers a lighter taste.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
For the Tacos
  • 12 pieces Tortillas Corn tortillas are traditional; flour tortillas are softer.
  • 1 cup Oil For frying the tortillas.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Blender
  • skillet
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried chilies in a bowl of hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
  2. In a blender, combine the softened chilies, chopped onion, garlic cloves, and canned tomatoes; blend until smooth.
  3. Place the chuck roast into your crock pot and pour the blended chili mixture over the beef.
  4. Add the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred.
  6. Carefully remove the beef, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
  7. Heat oil in a skillet; dip each tortilla in the broth and fry until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Fill each crispy tortilla with the beef mixture, fold, and fry again if desired for extra crunch.
  9. Serve with broth for dipping, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges as garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality matters; use the best quality beef. Customize toppings to elevate your tacos.

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