Description
Indulge in the delectable experience of Crockpot Birra Tacos, where tender beef meets a symphony of rich, aromatic spices. This slow-cooked dish transforms your dinner table into a fiesta, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals. The secret lies in the blend of Guajillo chiles and chipotle adobo, creating a smoky sauce that elevates every bite. Effortlessly prepare this crowd-pleaser by tossing ingredients into your crockpot and letting it work its magic for hours. Serve with a variety of fresh toppings to create a personalized taco experience that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the beef to your crockpot, adding all remaining ingredients. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.
- After cooking, shred the beef using two forks and mix with some of the sauce from the crockpot.
- Serve on warm tortillas with toppings like cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg