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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Irresistibly Flavorful Comfort Food

Enjoy Crock Pot Birria Tacos, a flavorful comfort food with tender beef slow-cooked in a rich sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast
For the Sauce
  • 4 pieces Dried Chilies (ancho or guajillo) soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Broth (beef or agua de chile)
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Oregano preferably Mexican
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tortillas
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas for serving
  • 1 cup Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft and pliable. Blend with chopped onion, garlic, and canned tomatoes until smooth.
  2. Place beef chuck roast in slow cooker, pour blended chili mixture over the beef, and add broth, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Cover and slow cook on low for 8-10 hours until beef is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Remove beef and shred with two forks. Mix shredded beef back into the sauce.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet. Dip tortillas in broth, then fry until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the shredded beef mixture and fold. Optionally fry again until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm with remaining broth for dipping, garnished with cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, top tacos with fresh herbs and lime juice before serving.

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