Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of this Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious. This dish brings together tender beef, aromatic spices, and a delightful blend of dried chilies, all slow-cooked to perfection in a convenient crockpot. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, the birria can be served in tacos, as a soup, or with warm tortillas. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also makes for excellent meal prep, allowing you to enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week. With minimal hands-on time and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 dried guajillo chilies
- 2–3 dried ancho chilies
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Jalapeño or serrano peppers (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chilies by removing stems and seeds. Toast them in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine toasted chilies, minced garlic, onion, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and beef broth. Blend until smooth.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the crockpot and pour the marinade over it. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks and return it to the sauce.
- Serve in bowls garnished with chopped onion and cilantro alongside lime wedges and warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg