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Crock Pot Birria Tacos

Crock Pot Birria Tacos: Your New Family Favorite Taco Night

Delight in homemade Crock Pot Birria Tacos, featuring tender beef in a savory broth, perfect for family dinner night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef (shoulder or brisket) Choose cuts for best texture and flavor.
  • 4 cups Broth Beef or vegetable broth.
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar Apple cider or lime juice.
For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Dried Chilies Fresh chilies for milder flavor.
  • 1 large Onion Yellow or white varieties.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 2 cans Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are suitable.
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Mexican oregano is best.
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Brings warmth and earthiness.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Infuses flavor during cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Tortillas
  • 12 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour tortillas.
For Frying
  • 1 cup Oil Neutral oil like vegetable or canola.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Soak the Dried Chilies - Place dried chilies in a bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for about 15 minutes until soft.
  2. Step 2: Blend the Base Sauce - Drain the chilies, blend with onion, garlic, and tomatoes until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Beef in the Slow Cooker - Place beef cuts in the slow cooker, pour blended chili mixture over.
  4. Step 4: Add Remaining Ingredients - Pour in broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Slow Cook to Perfection - Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  6. Step 6: Shred the Beef - Remove beef, shred with forks, return to slow cooker, mix well.
  7. Step 7: Fry the Tortillas - Heat oil in skillet, dip tortillas in broth fat, cook until crispy.
  8. Step 8: Assemble the Tacos - Fill tortillas with shredded beef, fold, and fry briefly.
  9. Step 9: Serve with Broth and Garnishes - Serve tacos with broth and garnish with cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose the right beef for best texture. Avoid overcrowding and ensure chilies are well-soaked for smooth sauce.

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