Easy Birria Tacos: Juicy Slow Cooker Delight with Consomme
Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of Easy Birria Tacos made effortlessly in your slow cooker, served with a delicious consomme for dipping.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chuck roast until browned on all sides.
- Remove from skillet and add guajillo and ancho chilies to the skillet. Toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaves to a blender with the beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Place the seared roast in the slow cooker and pour the blended mixture over the top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
- Once cooked, shred the meat and mix it back into the sauce.
- Warm tortillas and fill with birria meat, topping with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve with the consomme in small bowls for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the birria rest for a bit after cooking before serving.
- You can also add diced onion and additional toppings as per preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: birria tacos, slow cooker, consomme, easy tacos, Mexican recipe