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Crockpot Birria Tacos: Effortless Flavor Awaits You!

Crockpot Birria Tacos

Crockpot Birria Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender, flavorful meat with warm tortillas, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, toast the dried chiles until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Place the beef chuck roast in the crockpot and pour the blended sauce over it. Add bay leaves.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the meat from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
  6. Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet and fill them with the shredded meat.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight in the sauce before cooking.
  • Serve with a side of consomé for dipping.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chiles.

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