Crock Pot Birria Tacos
Delicious and flavorful tacos made with tender beef and a rich sauce, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week.
Ingredients
For the Birria Sauce
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (12 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 dried guajillo peppers Can substitute with ancho peppers or chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped cilantro and onion For topping
- Lime wedges For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet, toast the dried guajillo peppers until fragrant.
- Blend the toasted peppers with the beef broth, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves until smooth.
Cooking
- Place the chuck roast in the Crock Pot and season it with salt and pepper.
- Pour the blended sauce over the meat.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the meat and serve it in warm corn tortillas.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chuck roast in the blended sauce for a few hours before cooking. If you like it spicy, add more dried guajillo peppers or include other types of chili peppers. Serve with beans or Mexican rice for a complete meal.