Description
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of this Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious! Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or any occasion craving hearty comfort food, this dish features succulent beef simmered in a blend of traditional spices. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy mouthwatering birria without spending hours in the kitchen.
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 (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chilies by removing stems and seeds. Toast them in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine toasted chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the crockpot and pour the marinade over it. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–6 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat using two forks and return it to the sauce.
- Serve hot with diced onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg