Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious
Enjoy this easy delish Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious that combines rich flavors with simple cooking techniques. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2–3 dried ancho chilies
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Jalapeño or serrano peppers (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chilies: Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chilies. Toast them gently in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant.
- Make the marinade: Blend toasted chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and beef broth until smooth.
- Marinate the meat: Place beef chuck roast in the crockpot and pour marinade over it. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat: Remove beef from pot, shred with forks, then return to sauce.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls garnished with chopped onion and cilantro; serve with warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg