Description

A delicious taste of Mexican street food made easy with a slow cooker. These birria tacos feature tender, juicy beef, crispy tortillas, and a rich consommé for dipping, delivering bold and authentic flavors effortlessly.

Ingredients

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3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
2 dried pasilla chiles, stems and seeds removed
4 cloves garlic
1 large onion, quartered
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 whole cloves
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 cups beef broth
Corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
Chopped onions and cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges

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Instructions

Prepare Chiles: Toast guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Soak them in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
Make Adobo Sauce: Blend soaked chiles with garlic, onion, cinnamon stick, cumin, oregano, cloves, apple cider vinegar, and 2 cups beef broth until smooth.
Sear Meat: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Slow Cook: Place seared beef in a slow cooker. Pour adobo sauce over the meat and add remaining beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender and shreddable.
Shred Beef: Remove beef from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the consommé in the slow cooker to keep warm.
Prepare Tortillas: Dip each tortilla in the consommé, then heat them in a skillet over medium heat until slightly crispy.
Assemble Tacos: Add shredded cheese and beef to each tortilla. Fold in half and cook in the skillet until the cheese melts.
Serve: Serve tacos with a small bowl of consommé for dipping, and garnish with chopped onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

1️⃣ Enhance the Consommé: For a deeper flavor, roast the onions and garlic before blending them into the adobo sauce. This adds a subtle sweetness and smoky complexity.

2️⃣ Crispier Tortillas: After dipping the tortillas in the consommé, ensure the skillet is hot to achieve a golden, crispy texture without making them soggy.

3️⃣ Custom Spice Level: Adjust the number of chiles or include a spicy chile like chipotle or chile de árbol for a heat boost, or remove seeds entirely for a milder version.

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 6-8 hrs