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Crock Pot Birria Tacos Recipe

Crock Pot Birria Tacos Recipe

5.3 from 25 reviews

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!

Ingredients

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Braised Beef:

  • 23 lbs boneless chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or neutral oil
  • coarse ground salt and fresh ground pepper

Consome Sauce:

  • 4 dried Guajillo chiles
  • 56 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Tacos: Dip tortilla in consome, fry with cheese, meat, onions, and cilantro. Add consome and fry until crispy.
  3. 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.

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Keywords: Birria Tacos, Crock Pot, Mexican Beef Tacos, Consome Sauce