Description
Crockpot birria is a flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked beef in a rich broth, perfect for tacos or simply enjoyed with rice. With a blend of spices and the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress at any gathering. Set it up in the morning and return home to a savory feast that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or taco nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds; soak them in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.
- Blend soaked chiles with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and beef broth until smooth.
- Sear the chuck roast on both sides in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
- Transfer the seared meat to the crockpot and pour the blended sauce over it, coating all sides.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat using forks and serve with warm tortillas and toppings like cilantro and onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg