Description
A rich and flavorful Mexican beef birria slow-cooked to perfection, served with warm tortillas for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxaca or mozzarella)
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Toast the chiles in a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Blend the toasted chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and a bit of beef broth until smooth.
- Prepare the slow cooker by placing the beef chuck roast inside and pouring the blended sauce over it.
- Add the remaining beef broth, ensuring the meat is fully submerged.
- Slow cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef in the slow cooker to absorb more flavors.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet until they begin to bubble.
- Assemble each tortilla with shredded beef, cheese, onion, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sauce up to two days in advance for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mexican beef birria, slow cooker recipe, comfort food, flavorful beef, tortillas