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Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos

Heavenly Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos You’ll Love

A delightful recipe for Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos that combines bold flavors and minimal prep, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into large chunks for maximum tenderness during cooking
For the Marinade
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried chipotle chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 3 garlic minced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • corn tortillas essential for serving
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • diced onion
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • cutting board
  • forks

Method
 

Chili Preparation
  1. Begin by heating a skillet over medium heat, then add the dried guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles. Toast the chiles for about 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant, but be careful not to burn them.
  2. Once toasted, remove the chiles from the skillet and place them in a bowl. Cover the chiles with hot water and let them soak for about 15 minutes, allowing them to soften.
Marinade Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine the softened chiles with minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Blend these ingredients until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Beef and Marinade
  1. In a slow cooker, add the chunks of beef chuck roast, then pour the prepared marinade over the beef, mixing well.
  2. Pour in the beef broth and water into the slow cooker, stirring gently to incorporate everything.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  2. Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces, then return the beef to the slow cooker.
Tortilla Preparation
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Place the corn tortillas into the skillet, warming them for about 30 seconds on each side.
Final Assembly
  1. Take a warmed tortilla and fill it generously with the shredded birria. Top the tacos with chopped fresh cilantro and diced onion. Squeeze lime juice over the tacos.
  2. Place lime wedges on the side of the serving platter for guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure the chiles are toasted just right to unlock their essential oils and blend the marinade until smooth for the best flavor.

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