Description
Savor the rich, authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine with this Easy and Delicious Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe. This dish offers a delightful blend of spices and tender beef that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, it brings the taste of Mexico right to your table without the hassle. With minimal preparation and hands-on time, you can enjoy a hearty meal while spending more time with loved ones. Serve it as tacos, burritos, or a comforting soup—this versatile recipe is sure to impress everyone!
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 by removing stems and seeds; toast in a pan until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chilies with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and beef broth until smooth.
- Place beef chuck roast in the crockpot; pour marinade over it and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until meat shreds easily.
- Shred meat with forks; return to sauce for flavor infusion.
- Serve hot garnished with onions and cilantro alongside lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg