Crockpot Birria
Warm up with this easy-to-make crockpot birria, a savory Mexican stew that combines tender chuck roast with aromatic spices. The rich, flavorful broth is perfect for dipping corn tortillas or serving in tacos. Gather your friends and family around the table to enjoy this comforting dish that promises to be the star of any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 3 dried ancho chilis
- 3 dried guajillo chilis
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and garlic finely.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chilis for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chilis, garlic, onions, cumin, oregano, and beef broth until smooth.
- Sear the chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Place the seared roast in a crockpot and pour the blended sauce over it along with lime juice; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas and fresh garnishes like cilantro or diced onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg