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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Total Time: 500 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

Tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in savory sauce, served in crispy corn tortillas, perfect for family gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Corn tortillas
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Soften the chilies by soaking them in hot water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Create the sauce by blending the softened chilies with onion, garlic, and canned tomatoes until smooth.
  3. Prep the meat by placing the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker and pouring the chili mixture over it.
  4. Season with beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook in the crock pot on low for 8 to 10 hours until tender.
  6. Shred the beef and mix it back into the sauce.
  7. Fry the tortillas in oil until golden and crispy.
  8. Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with the beef mixture and serve with broth for dipping.

Notes

Make-Ahead: Prepare the chili sauce a day in advance to save time. Adjust spices according to preference.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg