Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Simple Birria Tacos made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Tender, slow-cooked beef is enveloped in warm tortillas, ready to be dipped into a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe will not only satisfy your cravings but also create cherished memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place in the slow cooker.
- In a dry skillet, toast the dried guajillo peppers over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend the toasted peppers, onion, garlic, cumin powder, and beef broth until smooth.
- Pour the blended sauce over the meat in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for approximately 4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Shred the meat using two forks and serve in warm corn tortillas topped with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg