Description
Crockpot Birra Tacos are the ultimate comfort food, blending tender, slow-cooked beef with a rich medley of spices for an unforgettable taste. Perfect for any gathering or taco night, this easy recipe allows you to enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican flavors without the fuss. Simply sear your beef, let the crockpot work its magic, and in just a few hours, you’ll be ready to build your own flavorful tacos. Top with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and drizzles of lime for an experience that’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral oil (plus more for taco frying)
- coarse ground salt and fresh ground pepper
- 4 dried Guajillo chiles
- 5–6 Chipotle chilis in adobo (from a can)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 whole cloves garlic (smashed)
- 32 ounces beef stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 14.5 ounce can Fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 dry bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- corn or flour tortillas
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro leaves
- diced white onion
- shredded Oaxacan cheese (or Italian cheese)
Instructions
- Sear the seasoned beef in a hot cast iron skillet until browned on both sides (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Transfer the beef to the crockpot and add all remaining ingredients. Stir well.
- Cook on low heat for 8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef and blend the remaining sauce until smooth. Combine with shredded beef.
- Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg