Description
Crockpot birria is a savory, tender beef dish that promises to envelop your senses with its rich aromas and delightful flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe combines slow-cooked chuck roast with a blend of spices for an unforgettable culinary experience. Serve it in tacos, burritos, or simply enjoy it in a bowl with broth—this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 cups beef broth
- Juice of 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic and removing stems from dried guajillo peppers.
- Blend the soaked guajillo peppers with onion, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, and beef broth until smooth.
- Rub the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Place the seared meat into your crockpot and pour the blended sauce over it. Add additional beef broth if needed.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the meat directly in the pot and serve it in bowls or tacos topped with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg