Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious. This dish combines tender beef with a vibrant blend of spices and chilies, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. With minimal preparation time, the crockpot does all the work while you go about your day. Whether served as a main dish, in tacos, or as a comforting soup, this birria is sure to impress everyone at your table. Plus, it’s ideal for meal prep, providing delicious leftovers for quick meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the chilies by removing stems and seeds; toast them in a dry pan for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chilies, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and beef broth until smooth to create the marinade.
- Place the beef roast in the crockpot; pour the marinade over it and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef with forks and return it to the sauce.
- Serve garnished with onions and cilantro alongside lime wedges and warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg