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Crockpot Birria Tacos

These Crockpot Birria Tacos are tender, flavorful, and easy to make with just 20 minutes of prep. Slow-cooked beef gets shredded and tucked into crispy, cheesy tacos for the best family dinner or cozy fall meal.
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photo of the finished crockpot birria tacos
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:7 hours
High:4 hours 20 minutes
Total Time:7 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless chuck roast about 2-2 1/2 lbs
  • Oil for searing the roast
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 5-6 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  • 1 red onion sliced thin
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 32 ounces beef stock
  • 4 oz. tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger paste
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning and searing your roast in a hot skillet—it only takes a few minutes and adds flavor. Once it's nicely browned on all sides, add it to your slow cooker.
  • Next, prepare the dried guajillo chiles by cutting off the stems and removing the seeds. Add them to the crockpot along with chipotle chiles, onion, garlic, beef stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, and all those yummy seasonings.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours (or high for 4–5 if you're in a hurry). You’ll know it’s ready when the beef is super tender and easy to shred.
  • Once cooked, take out the roast and shred it with two forks. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaves from the broth. Then blend the sauce using an immersion blender (or let it cool and use a regular blender). Add the shredded beef back into the sauce.

To Assemble Your Tacos

  • Warm a little oil in a skillet.
  • Dip each corn tortilla into the sauce and then place in the skillet.
  • Add the shredded beef and your favorite cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla and cook until the cheese is melty and the outside is crispy.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 550kcal
Author: carlycampbell