Crock Pot Birria Tacos Recipe
This Crock Pot Birria Tacos recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender beef cooked in a rich, spicy consome. Perfect for a comforting meal with a hint of Mexican flair!
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot, Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Braised Beef:
- 2–3 lbs boneless chuck roast
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or neutral oil
- coarse ground salt and fresh ground pepper
Consome Sauce:
- 4 dried Guajillo chiles
- 5–6 Chipotle chilis in adobo
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 whole cloves garlic, smashed
- 32 oz beef stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 14.5 oz can Fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup organic Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 dry bay leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground coriander
To Serve:
- corn or flour tortillas
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro leaves
- diced white onion
- shredded Oaxacan cheese or Italian cheese
- Cooking the Beef/Consomé: Heat oil in a skillet, sear beef, transfer to crockpot with remaining ingredients, cook on low for 8 hours. Shred beef, blend sauce, return to crockpot.
- Tacos: Dip tortilla in consome, fry with cheese, meat, onions, and cilantro. Add consome and fry until crispy.
- Instant Pot Variation: Cut beef into chunks, sear, add braising liquid, pressure cook for 60 minutes.
Notes
- Strain the sauce for a thinner consome.
- You can blend half of the sauce for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Birria Tacos, Crock Pot, Mexican Beef Tacos, Consome Sauce