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Slow-Cooker Birria Tacos
Slow-cooker birria tacos ready in 6 hours with minimal prep.
In brief
Slow-cooker birria tacos ready in 6 hours with minimal prep. Slow-cooker birria tacos use 3 pounds of beef chuck roast and 8 dried chiles for a 6-hour recipe. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Quick answers
- What is Birria?
- Birria is a cheesy taco with beef and a rich umami-packed consommé sauce.
- Why Slow-Cooker?
- Slow-cooking reduces traditional birria preparation time from hours to 6 hours.
- Why Corn Tortillas?
- Corn tortillas crisp up better than flour tortillas when dipped in sauce.
- What is the key takeaway from Slow-Cooker Birria Tacos?
- Slow-cooker birria tacos use 3 pounds of beef chuck roast and 8 dried chiles for a 6-hour recipe.
Slow-Cooker Birria Tacos
Slow-cooker birria tacos require 30 minutes prep and 6 hours cook time for 10 servings.
What is Birria?
Birria is a cheesy taco with beef and a rich umami-packed consommé sauce.
Why Slow-Cooker?
Slow-cooking reduces traditional birria preparation time from hours to 6 hours.
Key Ingredients
8 dried guajillo chiles, 2 dried pasilla chiles, 3 pounds beef chuck roast, and corn tortillas.
Chiles Preparation
Rehydrate dried chiles in hot water for 30 minutes before blending into sauce.
Sauce Making
Blend chiles, onions, garlic, and spices to create a silky consommé sauce.
Beef Searing
Sear beef chuck roast in oil until golden brown before slow-cooking.
Slow-Cooking Process
Cook beef on low for 5-6 hours until tender, then shred with forks.
Taco Assembly
Dip corn tortillas in sauce, add cheese, beef, and fold into tacos.
Storage Tips
Store beef filling in fridge for up to four days or freeze for three months.
Variations
Can use chicken, pork, or plant-based meats for birria tacos.
Taco Serving
Serve tacos with toppings like chopped onion, cilantro, radishes, and lime.
Why Corn Tortillas?
Corn tortillas crisp up better than flour tortillas when dipped in sauce.
Recipe Creator
Ericka Sanchez from La Habra, California created this slow-cooker birria taco recipe.
What Happens Next
Slow-cooker birria tacos are ready for serving after 6 hours of cooking.
In short
Slow-cooker birria tacos use 3 pounds of beef chuck roast and 8 dried chiles for a 6-hour recipe.
