Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Birria (Slow Cooker), a traditional Mexican dish that elevates any meal with its rich, savory broth and tender beef. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to prepare a comforting stew or create delicious tacos, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Utilizing a slow cooker ensures that the beef becomes fall-apart tender while absorbing the aromatic spices, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. With minimal hands-on time required, this birria recipe promises an impressive outcome that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 10 guajillo chiles
- 5 ancho chilies
- 3 arbol chilies
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 white onion (quartered)
- 6 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 bay leaves
- Optional: chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Deseed the chilies and rinse them to remove dust.
- Simmer the chilies in water for about 15 minutes until softened.
- Broil tomatoes, onion, and unpeeled garlic until charred.
- Blend softened chilies with roasted veggies and sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Place beef in the slow cooker; pour sauce over and add bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat and return it to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg