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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Savory Home-Cooked Comfort Awaits

Crock Pot Birria Tacos deliver rich, slow-cooked beef in crispy tortillas, making them the perfect customizable comfort food for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 pieces Dried Chilies Add flavor and heat; consider fresh chilies for milder spice.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work well.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best, powdered can substitute.
  • 1 can Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are convenient.
For the Meat
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Rich and tender when slow-cooked.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Vegetable or chicken broth can be alternatives.
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar Lime juice can be used as substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Mexican oregano is preferable.
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to personal preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to personal preference.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes to rehydrate. Blend with chopped onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes until smooth.
  2. Place beef chuck roast in a slow cooker and pour blended chili mixture over it. Add beef broth, white vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  4. Remove beef, shred with forks, and mix back into sauce.
  5. Heat oil in skillet, dip tortillas in broth fat and fry until crispy.
  6. Fill crispy tortillas with shredded beef, fold, and fry again until crisp.
  7. Serve warm with broth for dipping and garnish with cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chilies are soaked well for optimal blending. Cook in smaller batches to avoid overcrowding the crockpot. Marinating beef overnight enhances flavor. Consider baking tortillas for a healthier option.

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