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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Delicious and flavorful birria tacos made easily in a crock pot. Tender beef and rich chili sauce make this a family favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
Chilies
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
Aromatics
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
Liquid
  • 2 cups beef broth
Other
  • Corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • Cilantro and diced onion for garnish

Method
 

  1. Soak chilies, then blend with onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
  2. Place beef in Crock Pot, pour chili mixture over. Add broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours until beef is tender.
  4. Shred beef and mix with sauce.
  5. Fry tortillas, fill with beef, and fry again briefly.
  6. Serve with broth and garnish.

Notes

Adjust the amount of chilies to control the spice level.