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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Flavorful Tacos Your Family Will Love

Delicious Crock Pot Birria Tacos packed with rich flavors your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 5 pieces Dried Chilies Adds heat and depth to the sauce
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow or white onion for best results
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended for optimal taste
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Canned tomatoes can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works well
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Mexican oregano is preferable
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Ensure it’s fresh for the best flavor
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remember to remove them before serving
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement
For the Meat
  • 3 pounds Beef (chuck roast) Can substitute with pork or chicken
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Broth (beef or chicken) Use low-sodium broth for better control of saltiness
  • 12 pieces Tortillas Corn tortillas are traditional
For Frying
  • 1 cup Oil Choose neutral oils like vegetable or canola

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Blend with chopped onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
  2. In the crock pot, place the beef chuck roast and pour the chili mixture over. Add beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Tuck in bay leaves.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Remove and shred the beef, then return it to the sauce in the crock pot, stirring well.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet, dip tortillas in the broth fat, and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the shredded beef mixture, fold, and return to skillet for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with extra broth, garnished with cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh spices and quality beef for the best flavor. Offer a variety of toppings for added texture and flavor.

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