Description
Delicious and flavorful birria tacos made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 3-4 Dried Guajillo Peppers
- 2-3 Dried Ancho Peppers
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Corn Tortillas
- Chopped Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, toast the dried guajillo and ancho peppers until fragrant.
- Remove stems and seeds from the peppers and blend them with beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the beef and serve in corn tortillas.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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Equipment

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- For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
- Adjust the number of peppers based on your spice preference.
- Serve with a side of consomé for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg