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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Savory Comfort in Every Bite

Savor the delicious Crock Pot Birria Tacos, a flavorful blend of slow-cooked beef and spices that create a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck or substitute with lamb or pork
For the Sauce
  • 4 pieces Dried Chilies (Guajillo and Ancho) soaked in hot water
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 can Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Oregano dried or fresh
  • 1 tbsp Cumin dried or fresh
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas gluten-free if needed

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak dried Guajillo and Ancho chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Blend with diced onion, minced garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
  2. In the crock pot, place chunks of beef chuck, pour the blended chili sauce over the beef, and add beef broth, apple cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  3. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  4. In a skillet, heat oil and dip each corn tortilla in beef broth fat, frying for 1-2 minutes per side until crispy.
  5. Fill each crispy tortilla with shredded beef mixture and fry for an additional minute if desired.
  6. Serve hot with consomé for dipping and garnish with chopped cilantro and diced onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Enjoy the flavors even more the next day!

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