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Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos

Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos You’ll Devour Tonight

A delicious recipe for Spicy Slow-Cooked Mexican Birria Tacos that's perfect for gatherings and offers bold flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast cut into large chunks
For the Chiles
  • 3 pieces dried guajillo chiles toasted
  • 3 pieces dried ancho chiles toasted
  • 2 pieces dried chipotle chiles toasted
For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 stick ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Serving
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas warm
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup diced onion for garnish
  • 4 pieces lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, gently toast the dried guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles for about 1-2 minutes, until they exude a fragrant aroma.
  2. Once toasted, transfer the chiles to a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes until they become soft and pliable.
  3. After soaking, drain the chiles and place them in a blender with minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. In your slow cooker, add the beef chuck roast cut into large chunks. Pour the blended marinade over the beef, ensuring it's thoroughly coated.
  5. Pour the beef broth and water into the slow cooker over the beef and marinade mixture. Gently stir to combine.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
  7. Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker once cooked and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return it to the slow cooker, mixing with the sauce.
  8. Before assembling your tacos, preheat a skillet over medium heat and warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
  9. Load your warm tortillas with the shredded birria, then garnish with chopped cilantro and diced onion.
  10. Serve your tacos with lime wedges on the side for a zesty kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, soak the chiles thoroughly and blend the marinade until smooth.

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