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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos

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🌮 Slow-cooked beef chuck in a rich adobo sauce made from guajillo and ancho chiles, then shredded and tucked into crispy pan-fried tacos with melty cheese.
🥣 Served with warm consommé for dipping, this hands-off crock pot version delivers all the deep, authentic flavors of traditional Mexican birria.

  • Total Time: 9 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

beef chuck roast

boneless beef short ribs

guajillo chiles

ancho chiles

onion

garlic

Instructions

1-Store the leftovers: Place shredded beef and consommé in separate airtight containers.

2-Refrigerate: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days; flavors will deepen overnight.

3-Reheat: Warm consommé and beef on the stovetop.

4-Assemble and fry tacos: Assemble and fry tacos as if making them fresh.

5-Freeze (optional): Freeze beef and consommé separately for up to 3 months.

6-Thaw: Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

7-Use leftover meat: Use any leftover shredded meat in quesadillas, burritos, nachos, or over rice.

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Notes

💡 Use the skimmed fat from the cooking liquid to fry the tortillas for an incredibly flavorful, golden crust.
💡 Strain the adobo sauce through a fine mesh sieve before adding it to the crock pot for a silkier, smoother consommé.
💡 Always test the meat with a fork before shredding — it should fall apart effortlessly; if not, continue cooking longer.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chile Soaking Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2-3 tacos
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg