Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these Crockpot Birra Tacos, a perfect dish for any occasion—from Taco Tuesdays to family gatherings. This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef infused with a rich blend of spices and chiles, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of smoky, spicy, and savory notes that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy customizing your tacos with fresh toppings like cilantro and lime for a burst of freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral oil (plus more for taco frying)
- Coarse ground salt and fresh ground pepper
- 4 dried Guajillo chiles
- 5–6 Chipotle chilis in adobo
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 32 ounces beef stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 dry bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Diced white onion
- Shredded Oaxacan cheese (or Italian cheese)
Instructions
- Sear the beef in avocado oil in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared beef to a crockpot and add Guajillo chiles, chipotle chilis, onion, garlic, beef stock, and spices.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Shred the beef and mix it with some sauce before serving in warmed tortillas topped with cilantro and diced onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg