Description
Savor the rich, authentic flavors of this Savory Mexican Birria Crockpot Recipe Easy Delicious. This slow-cooked dish features tender beef infused with a vibrant marinade made from a blend of dried chilies and spices, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Let your crockpot do the work as you enjoy the day, and when it’s time to serve, indulge in delicious tacos, burritos, or hearty bowls. With its comforting taste and versatility, this recipe will become a favorite in your household.
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 the dried 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 in the crockpot and pour marinade over it. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Shred the Meat: Remove beef from the crockpot, shred, and return to sauce.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg