Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Crockpot Birra Tacos, where tender beef is slow-cooked to perfection with a delightful medley of spices. This dish is ideal for gatherings, Taco Tuesdays, or a cozy night at home. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them with various toppings to create a personalized twist that enhances each bite. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a comforting meal, these tacos are the perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 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 whole 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 seasoned beef in avocado oil in a cast iron skillet for about 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer seared beef to a crockpot and add all remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
- Shred the beef after cooking, blend the sauce until smooth, and return it to the crockpot.
- Combine shredded beef with sauce before serving in tortillas topped with cilantro, onions, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
