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Easy Birria Tacos: Juicy Slow Cooker Delight with Consomme

Easy Birria Tacos with Consomme in the Slow Cooker

Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of Easy Birria Tacos made effortlessly in your slow cooker, served with a delicious consomme for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chuck roast until browned on all sides.
  2. Remove from skillet and add guajillo and ancho chilies to the skillet. Toast for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaves to a blender with the beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  4. Place the seared roast in the slow cooker and pour the blended mixture over the top.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
  6. Once cooked, shred the meat and mix it back into the sauce.
  7. Warm tortillas and fill with birria meat, topping with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
  8. 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.

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