Ingredients
– 2 pounds beef chuck roast
– 1 pound bone-in short ribs
– 4 dried guajillo peppers
– 2 dried ancho peppers
– 1 medium onion, quartered
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 tablespoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 4 cups beef broth
– 1 bay leaf
– Corn tortillas
– Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
– Diced onions (for garnish)
– Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Creating Crock Pot Birria Tacos is simple when you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Peppers: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho peppers. Toast them in a hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Make the Marinade: In a blender, combine toasted peppers, minced garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Add 1 cup of beef broth and blend until smooth.
3. Sear the Meat: Season the beef chuck roast and short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, sear the meat on all sides until browned.
4. Combine Ingredients: In the crock pot, place the seared meat. Pour the pepper marinade over the meat. Add the remaining beef broth and bay leaf.
5. Cook: Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Cook until the meat is fork-tender.
6. Shred the Meat: Once cooked, remove the meat from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Discard any bones and excess fat.
7. Strain the Consomé: Strain the remaining liquid (consomé) into a bowl, discarding solids. This will be used for dipping.
8. Warm Tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on a skillet until warm and pliable.
9. Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with shredded beef and top with chopped cilantro and diced onions.
10. Serve with Consomé: Serve the tacos alongside the warm consomé for dipping.
These steps will guide you through making the most incredible Crock Pot Birria Tacos, ensuring you achieve maximum flavor with minimum fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 16 g
- Protein: 38 g