Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious
Savor the rich, hearty flavors of our Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious. This easy-to-follow slow cooker recipe brings together tender beef, aromatic spices, and a flavorful broth that simmers to perfection. Ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy nights at home, this dish is versatile enough to be enjoyed as tacos, quesadillas, or even in a warm soup bowl. With minimal prep and effortless cooking, you can create a delightful meal that will impress your guests while giving you more time to relax.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Chilies: Remove stems and seeds from guajillo and ancho chilies. Toast them in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant.
- Make the Marinade: Blend toasted chilies with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and beef broth until smooth.
- Marinate the Meat: Place beef chuck roast in the crockpot and pour marinade over it. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and set crockpot to low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until meat is tender.
- Shred the Meat: Remove beef from the crockpot and shred with two forks; return to sauce to absorb flavors.
- Serve: Ladle birria into bowls with garnishes like cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg